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title: "Horizon Scanning for Emerging Technology"
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# Horizon Scanning for Emerging Technology

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71c580fd-e592-4b39-9307-1a55624fa9b0

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## Summary

The Home Office has recently completed the procurement process for the "Horizon Scanning for Emerging Technology" contract aimed at enhancing UK homeland security by identifying emerging technology trends. This tender, classified under Research Consultancy Services (CPV id: 73210000), involves delivering horizon scanning reports and setting out detailed roadmaps for disruptive technologies. The procurement, which applied a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Frazer-Nash Consultancy. The contract runs from 15th July 2024 to 14th July 2025 and involves a total value of £525,000 GBP, with delivery covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses particularly in the research consultancy sector, especially those focusing on technology readiness and security solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitable for the scope of work detailed. The successful delivery of this project by Frazer-Nash Consultancy not only promises growth through securing a significant government contract but also positions the awarded company at the forefront of emerging technology trend analysis critical for national security. Other businesses specialising in technology horizon scanning, security research, and detailed impact analysis could find similar opportunities for growth in upcoming tenders of this nature.

## Notice

A horizon scanning service to anticipate threats and opportunities presented by emerging technology trends, and to deliver reports covering: a) identification, from the earliest possible stage, a technology or technology area that will have a disruptive impact on UK homeland security b) setting out roadmaps with detailed supporting information to explain the current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) maturity of these technologies c) description of possible future scenarios, resulting from deployment of the technology, which are relevant to UK homeland security

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663c5ad3-caa7-4271-ba92-a8cf1e8b472a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663c5ad3-caa7-4271-ba92-a8cf1e8b472a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663c5ad3-caa7-4271-ba92-a8cf1e8b472a
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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