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title: "Horizon Scanning for the University of Bath"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bf0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Horizon Scanning for the University of Bath

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bf0

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## Summary

The University of Bath, located in Bath, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "Horizon Scanning for the University of Bath" under the industry category of development consultancy services. The procurement method employed was a below-threshold, open competition, classified under a light-touch regime. The procurement process began with a tender stage, and the contract was awarded on 2nd April 2026. The award, valued at £60,000, was given to Edified Group Ltd, a large supplier based in Melbourne, Australia. The contract period runs from 17th April 2026 to 16th April 2027, covering the delivery of robust programme development services to identify medium to long-term product pipeline opportunities for the University of Bath.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in development services. With the emphasis on horizon scanning and strategic product pipeline identification, businesses capable of innovative programme development stand to benefit. Organisations with a robust understanding of medium to long-term strategic planning and consultancy in educational settings would find this contract highly suited to their expertise. Despite being below the threshold, the open competition nature ensures transparency and opportunity for firms, including small and medium enterprises, to engage and compete, illustrated by the one SME bid at the final procurement stage. The University of Bath represents a valued client for businesses in consultancy, development, and strategic planning sectors.

## Notice

New Programme Development - The primary objective of this project is to identify a robust product pipeline and portfolio development opportunities for the University of Bath over the medium to long term (2-10 years), based on a horizon scanning, outward facing approach

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034649-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDIFIED GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 11:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034649-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011665-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034649-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011665-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6EPT3Y3B8A
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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