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PS24147 - UKSAC24_0055 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Business and Investor pathways

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Aug 2024 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract titled "PS24147 - UKSAC24_0055 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Business and Investor Pathways" under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. The procurement process, conducted via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, has been completed, and the contract, which has a value of £458,915, is set to run from 14th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The contract aims to support the UK space industry through multiple initiatives, including providing educational pathways for both businesses and investors. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, and the project will take place across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies within the space sector that are looking to enhance their capability to attract investments. Businesses specialising in venture capital, consultancy, and training services will find this tender especially relevant. The initiative focuses on delivering practical skills and education, which offers substantial value for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to scale their operations. Large firms with experience in high-profile consulting and training services, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which secured the award, are well-suited to undertake such comprehensive developmental programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24147 - UKSAC24_0055 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Business and Investor pathways

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS. Brief Description of Requirement This specification is for the Unlocking Space for Investment: Business & Investor Pathway initiative, for which there are three linked requirements. 1. Business Pathway This requirement will enable the delivery of Unlocking Space for Investment Business Pathway by providing training and practical skills education to space companies looking to develop their businesses and attract investment from venture capitalists and other investors by providing pitching, communication, leadership, and other skills. 2. Investor Pathway This requirement will enable the delivery of the Unlocking Space for Investment Investor Pathway by providing training and education to investors who have little to no participation in space investment, but are interested in investing in UK based space companies. 3. Space Investment Events UK Space Agency is seeking to build upon the success of the existing Space Investment Forum (SIF) events by planning and delivering another two investment related events in FY 24/25 as part of the Unlocking Space for Investment portfolio.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28110649-f41c-4556-926a-fb8a12968a23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d4a0cb2-8ecc-4110-a9d8-615a8b41e3f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£458,915 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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