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PS22291 - UKSAC22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded an open procurement process for the "PS22291 - UKSAC22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract," targeting the research and development services and related consultancy sector. This award notice, not a call for competition, outlines modifications to the contract, extending its value and duration. Initially set to run from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2025, the contract is now extended until 31st March 2026. The contract, awarded to Ordinal Space Ltd, supports the UK Space Agency's leadership role in the Charter, ensuring efficient collaboration with data providers and raising awareness within the UK Government and selected overseas partners. Located in Swindon, this strategically important project supports the delivery of a three-year strategic support arrangement under an open procedure, with significant enhancements in contract management.

This tender offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a significant opportunity to engage in high-level strategic consultancy and support services. By partnering with the UK Space Agency, companies can play a crucial role in interfacing with national and international stakeholders, thus broadening their portfolio and expertise in handling strategic engagements at a governmental level. The requirement for suitably qualified and experienced personnel means businesses with a robust capability in research, development, and strategic consultancy are well-suited to benefit from this collaboration, fostering substantial growth and open avenues within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS22291 - UKSAC22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract

Notice Description

****Modification of the contract**** Contract variation 001 - to increase the total contract value by PS52,930 ex VAT Contract variation 002 - to increase the total contract value by PS52,930 ex VAT Contract variation 003 - to increase the total contract value by PS37,850 ex VAT Contract variation 004 - to increase the total contract value by PS5,140 ex VAT Contract variation 005 - to increase the total contract value by PS10,930 ex VAT Contract variation 006 - to increase the total contract value by PS46,051 ex VAT and to extend contract end date to 31st March 2026 Contract variation 007 - to increase the total contract value by PS17,500 ex VAT ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The UK has been a Charter member since 2005 and wishes to continue to play an active leadership role. UKSA has a requirement for specialist strategic support to ensure the Charter is performing effectively, interfacing effectively with existing and any potential new data providers and users and ensuring there is optimal awareness and uptake of the Charter within the UK Government and with selected overseas partners. This Invitation to Tender is therefore intended to: * Explore the current UK market and award a new contract for a term of three years between 1st November 2022 and 31st October 2025. * Establish a long term, contract support arrangement which provides Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel/Resources to work alongside the Agency, associated UK data providers and Charter bodies, as the UK's representative on the Charter Executive Secretariat. * Build additional continuity within the existing contract format, by setting a requirement for there to be more than one strategic engagement lead, to cover should the prime become unavailable for any reason.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8387f280-a386-4a47-b602-44e30d6d037f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6165ab4-ac0b-4722-b250-e4b955420e27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£533,659 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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 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

ORDINAL SPACE

Further Information

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