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PS23396 - Inspiration Programme Evaluation

UK SBS

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15 Jan 2024 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency, through UK SBS, has awarded a contract for the "PS23396 - Inspiration Programme Evaluation" to the NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH. The contract is valued at GBP 246,090 and covers research and development services related to STEM education and the UK space sector. The contract period spans from January 8, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender closed on December 1, 2023.

This procurement opportunity is focused on services related to STEM education and the UK space sector, offering business growth potential for companies specializing in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. UK SBS, as the buying organisation, based in Swindon, England, aims to inspire young people and attract talent to the UK space sector through the funded programmes. Businesses with expertise in research and development in STEM fields would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23396 - Inspiration Programme Evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Inspiration Priority is delivered through two programmes within UKSA- the Inspiration Programme and the Unlocking Space for Business Programme. This evaluation project focuses only on the Inspiration Programme which aims to deliver a programme that inspires young people to pursue STEM education and attracts talent to the UK space sector. To deliver the Inspiration Programme, UKSA intends to invest PS15m in the Inspiration Programme up to 31st March 2025, delivered through 3 workstreams: Space to Inspire (PS4.8m); Space to Learn (PS4.8m); and Skills for Space (PS4.6m).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-754aa9b5-55a9-4d90-909c-9fed1b9100c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e1ef89-55b1-4ca7-8082-7705b62ba9d7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£246,090 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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