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GSS23527 - SOR Space Investment Forum

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Sep 2023 at 12:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency, under the procurement title "GSS23527 - SOR Space Investment Forum," has awarded a contract to deliver investment forums intended to attract stakeholders and drive investment into the space sector. The event services contract, valued at 98,900 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method using a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from September 18, 2023, to April 19, 2024, with the tender period closing on August 11, 2023. The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England, oversees the procurement process.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the event services industry, to participate in catalysing investment in the UK space sector. SMEs are identified as suitable bidders. Businesses interested in providing services for investment forums and contributing to the UK's National Space Strategy should consider engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited to explore potential collaborations in delivering future investment events. The proactive involvement of UK Space Agency in stimulating stakeholder engagement and measuring the impact of such forums showcases a commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the space industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS23527 - SOR Space Investment Forum

Notice Description

**Please note this is an Award Notice and not a call for competition, this Contract has been awarded via the CCS Communications Marketplace DPS (RM6124) ** UK Space Agency is seeking to build upon the success of its first Space Investment Forum (SIF) by planning and delivering a further two Forums within the FY 23/24 as part of the Investment Directorate's wider investment strategy. The Agency intends to host an Investment Forum quarterly, with the delivery of two events planned during this financial year. By delivering two more Forums in FY 23/24 the agency will demonstrate the effectiveness of these events in attracting relevant stakeholders and will produce data to measure the efficiency of these events in driving investment into the space sector. The Agency will use this to plan the appropriate amount of SIF activity in subsequent financial years. The Agency is seeking a contractor to deliver these events. The first SIF took place in London in May 2023 and brought together UK space SMEs with private investors, however, demand exceeded capacity and the business case for continuing this activity is clear. UKSA work to deliver the UK's National Space Strategy, and the Agency's core objective of catalysing investment into the UK space sector. The objective of the Space Investment Forum is to catalyse investment as directly and as efficiently as possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cae8365-2d47-4be0-aea1-fbfeb6c669d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068a79d9-a7be-46e9-a2d2-35d8a40f97f0
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 19 Apr 2024 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 1UH
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

DODS GROUP

Further Information

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