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PS24187 - UKSAC24_0053 Evaluation Framework for the National Space Science Programme and Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme

UK SBS

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has concluded the procurement process for the "PS24187 - UKSAC24_0053 Evaluation Framework for the National Space Science Programme and Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme". This procurement is categorised under the Research and Development Services industry and was managed by UK SBS, based in Swindon, England. The procurement stage is now complete, following a selective procurement method through a mini competition under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. The awarded contract commenced on 23rd September 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, with a contract value of £124,976.19. The supplier for this contract is RAND Europe Community Interest Company, headquartered in Cambridge, England.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services or consultancy services related to space science. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had a suitability advantage in this selective procurement process. The framework for monitoring and evaluation developed through this tender can provide valuable insights and strategic advantages for companies looking to expand their expertise and footprint in the space science sector. Businesses with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, project management, and strategic framework development would find this type of tender particularly suitable for fostering growth and adding prestigious projects to their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24187 - UKSAC24_0053 Evaluation Framework for the National Space Science Programme and Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency is looking for an external supplier to perform Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities across the Space Science theme. The aim for this procurement is to develop deliverables within two work packages to help us understand the approach that the Space Science team have taken to allocate funding, set the framework for adequate future monitoring and evaluation and oversee the delivery of the nominated missions and their impact. This will help determine whether the intended objectives and outcomes have been met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31012293-2490-4be1-af05-0163ae2c8b24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac19e5a-817d-458f-b08e-20c9cde130e6
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
£124,976 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 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 SBS
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

RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

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