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title: "LINC 134 - Quarterly Horizon Scanning"
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# LINC 134 - Quarterly Horizon Scanning

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3edfbbda-7b89-4435-8f53-2a82294d2153

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## Summary

Sellafield Ltd, located in Seascale, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "LINC 134 - Quarterly Horizon Scanning," which falls under the category of economic research services. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold. This award stage, which was completed on 30th May 2025, contracts services with the Confederation of British Industry for the period starting from 2nd June 2025 to 2nd June 2026. The value awarded amounts to GBP 120,966. The procurement involved a tender period ending on 30th April 2025, and is mainly targeted at services applicable throughout the United Kingdom and other specified global locations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing economic research services. The opportunity involves conducting routine horizon scanning of the external context, identifying potential threats and opportunities, which is crucial for businesses operating in dynamic markets like those served by Sellafield Ltd. SMEs with expertise in industry analysis, strategic consultancy, and economic forecasting are well-suited to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio. With the Confederation of British Industry already engaged as a supplier, other capable firms could position themselves for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Enterprise Strategy are tasked by Sellafield Ltd ("SL") to undertake routine horizon scanning of the external context that the business operates in. The purpose of horizon scanning is to highlight any threats and opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37368079-0ab5-46dd-931f-6cb570eea56b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,966 |
| 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 | SELLAFIELD LTD |
| Locality | SEASCALE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA20 1DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37368079-0ab5-46dd-931f-6cb570eea56b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37368079-0ab5-46dd-931f-6cb570eea56b
  5th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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