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title: "Horizon Scanning Study"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3715ec36-57c7-464c-a051-438d02683071"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DSIT"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Horizon Scanning Study

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3715ec36-57c7-464c-a051-438d02683071

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a public procurement process titled "Horizon Scanning Study" within the research and development services industry category. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project, valued at GBP 49,178, covers locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender process concluded on 6th March 2025, with the contract period running from 10th March 2025 to 30th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence studies. Cranfield University, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating that larger institutions with robust research capabilities have a competitive edge for similar future opportunities. Businesses in the research and consultancy sectors that are capable of fulfilling extensive and technically advanced contracts could find valuable growth potential in such government-initiated projects.

## Notice

Horizon Scanning Study for AI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6e9e7-ca4d-437d-8b65-10137fa22737 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,178 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,178 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6e9e7-ca4d-437d-8b65-10137fa22737

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6e9e7-ca4d-437d-8b65-10137fa22737
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4601b1ab-6440-4183-96ee-cc0d1088921a
  n/a

## Provenance

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