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title: "Futures Framework"
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# Futures Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9dedfdf-55ff-4ba0-93d9-c8f25f57f71f

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Futures Framework." This open tender falls within the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category. The tender period ended on 19th December 2019, and the contract commenced on 1st February 2020, set to run until 31st January 2023. The total contract value is £300,000, and services may be delivered across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage with government departments and agencies. Companies with expertise in consultancy and research, particularly those that can effectively collaborate with public sector organisations to build strong networks within the Futures practitioner community, will find this contract particularly advantageous for fostering business growth and expanding their networks in the public sector.

## Notice

This Framework will be a register of Futures practitioners that can be called upon by HMG Departments and Agencies to create better connections with external advice and ultimately build a a stronger UK network of Futures practitioners within government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2421f25-e739-4a7b-a48f-e5c61d865b34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | 27 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY; DECISIONS ANALYSIS SERVICES; ERNST & YOUNG; FIRETAIL; FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY; FRONTIER ECONOMICS; FUTURESCAPER; GLOBAL FUTURES AND FORESIGHT; IFM EDUCATION AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES; KPMG; MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL LTD (IPSOS MORI; NOUS GROUP (UK; OUTSMART INSIGHT; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PERFORM GREEN; PYE TAIT; RAND EUROPEAN COMMUNITY INTEREST; RISK & POLICY ANALYSTS; RSK ENVIRONMENT; SAMI CONSULTING; SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL FUTURES; SHAPING TOMORROW; SHARED INTELLIGENCE; TRAJECTORY; UCL CONSULTANTS; VIVID ECONOMICS; WAVERLEY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2020 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2421f25-e739-4a7b-a48f-e5c61d865b34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2421f25-e739-4a7b-a48f-e5c61d865b34
  14th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=471710840
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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