Award

PS24309 - DQS Study 2 (UKSAC24_0123)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

03 Feb 2025 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) awarded a contract for the "PS24309 - DQS Study 2 (UKSAC24_0123)" on 13th January 2025. This contract, procured by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), falls under the industry category of research services (CPV: 73110000) and is focused on a study project within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, fitting within the 'limited' category. The contract commencement date was set for 22nd January 2025 with an end date of 28th March 2025. The total value of the contract is £20,800 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for firms specialising in research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses well-suited for this tender are those with expertise in conducting research studies, and those capable of meeting the project requirements within the stipulated timeframe. The contract was awarded to SKAO, an SME based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, showcasing how competitive quotations can offer a platform for small businesses to win significant contracts and expand their portfolios through government-related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24309 - DQS Study 2 (UKSAC24_0123)

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via a competitive quotation for UK Space Agency (UKSA) - DQS Study 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bcd41cb-dba0-4a74-8355-caa26b27a587
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddf8431-0b2f-424a-9eaf-1dee2458d2e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 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
Lauren Standfast
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SKAO

Further Information

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