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PlanningUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£9,000,000

PS26195 - New Futures Procurement Framework

Published
Published 2 July 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 28 September 2026 (66 days left)

Overview

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is procuring an open framework for futures and foresight professional services, valued at £9,000,000 over six years with a reopening point at year three. The framework will enable UK government departments, agencies and public bodies to access suppliers for horizon scanning, scenario development, strategic foresight, evidence synthesis, workshop facilitation, capability building and related services to support long-term policy and strategic work. Submission deadline is 28 September 2026.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Planning
Category
Services
Estimated value
£9,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
2 July 2026
Questions by
18 September 2026
Deadline
28 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Prior Information Notice

    16 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Prior Information Notice

    2 July 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Swindon, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PMPN-7535-GNTG

  • Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PVWZ-3216-PVQL

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