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title: "Market Insights Trends and Horizon Scanning"
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buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
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# Market Insights Trends and Horizon Scanning

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99f7a91d-d55c-4622-8c7c-3cf7d0ea95a9

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office has awarded a contract for the procurement of Market Insights Trends and Horizon Scanning services. The total contract value is £7,400,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 23rd October 2022, with the contract period starting on 24th October 2022 and ending on 20th March 2023. The contracting authority is the UK Hydrographic Office based in Taunton, England, with the main category of services being research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide Market Insight and support services to the UK Hydrographic Office. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender are those offering research and development services, consultancy services, and market analysis expertise. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the chosen supplier, Blue Communications, contributing to their business growth and stability. The selective procurement method allows for a more focused competition among potential service providers, ensuring a high standard of service delivery for the UK Hydrographic Office.

## Notice

To deliver regular Market Insight and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0126acc-bdee-45ab-b9d6-745985c3c0a7 |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2022 - 20 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,400,000 |
| 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 | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0126acc-bdee-45ab-b9d6-745985c3c0a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0126acc-bdee-45ab-b9d6-745985c3c0a7
  29th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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