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title: "Horizon Scanning Facilitation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b40ceadb-4578-459a-afe3-dd06c13a5e87"
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# Horizon Scanning Facilitation

Buyer: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b40ceadb-4578-459a-afe3-dd06c13a5e87

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## Summary

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has completed a tender process for the "Horizon Scanning Facilitation" project, which involved appointing a supplier from the Futures Procurement Framework to conduct a series of Three Horizons (3H) horizon scanning workshops. The contract, valued at £44,800, was awarded following a direct procurement method as a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 17th March 2021 and will conclude on 31st July 2021, with delivery set in Wales, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 7th March 2021.

This contract represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in horizon scanning and strategic foresight. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider engaging with the IPO, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible to them. Businesses capable of providing innovative workshops and analytical services will find ample potential to compete for similar future contracts, thereby facilitating growth and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) were seeking to appoint a Supplier from the Futures Procurement Framework to undertake a series of Three Horizons (3H) horizon scanning workshops.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779392e2-b8e5-42c1-b8ef-f4cdb0141db5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,800 |
| 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 | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779392e2-b8e5-42c1-b8ef-f4cdb0141db5
- 24 Mar 2021 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f6a68-9168-4f7c-aa5f-9949b43fd9aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779392e2-b8e5-42c1-b8ef-f4cdb0141db5
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219f6a68-9168-4f7c-aa5f-9949b43fd9aa
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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