---
title: "PS21317 OPSS Horizon Scan 1.0"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-96e97a10-43d7-4e49-977b-99bd9c89e117"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2022-12-08"
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# PS21317 OPSS Horizon Scan 1.0

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96e97a10-43d7-4e49-977b-99bd9c89e117

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy recently awarded a Research Consultancy contract under the Futures Procurement Framework. UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED based in SWINDON, England, was the buyer. The contract, with a value of 101,704 GBP, has a contract period from 18th November 2022 to 14th April 2023. The procurement method was selective, with the tender period ending on 17th November 2022.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the Research consultancy services industry, especially those who are SMEs, to grow their business. Companies interested in providing specialised research consulting services related to the energy and industrial sectors should consider engaging with UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED to explore potential collaborations or future tender opportunities within the Futures Procurement Framework.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy had a need for the supply of Research Consultancy. The Call-Off Contract was awarded under the Futures Procurement Framework after a further competition exercise was run.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652b176a-5022-4a43-bd6a-3e95e3a2234c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2022 - 14 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,704 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,704 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2022 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652b176a-5022-4a43-bd6a-3e95e3a2234c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/652b176a-5022-4a43-bd6a-3e95e3a2234c
  8th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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