Planning

Launch Themed Education Initiative

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

01 Aug 2023 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has initiated a planning stage tender titled "Launch Themed Education Initiative." The tender aims to deliver digital educational content to secondary school students, encouraging interest in UK launch-related careers. The engagement end date is set for 28th August 2023.

This opportunity by the UK Space Agency is suitable for businesses involved in spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, educational software development, and training services. Small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate in this tender focused on enhancing education and training services in the space industry.

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Notice Title

Launch Themed Education Initiative

Notice Description

The UK Space Agency is seeking information in relation to potential future programmes aimed at delivering digital educational content aimed at secondary school aged pupils to increase awareness and interest in UK launch related career paths. For full details, please visit the attached RFI document. If you believe that you may be able to support this initiative, please complete the questionnaire and return it to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk no later than 5pm on Monday 28th August. Please note: As per the terms listed in the RFI document, this is not a call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bf46bb1-26cb-40e1-9853-33c4e0d5b9c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356c2b1a-3818-4c51-a94f-62be73910e15
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

34712100 - Spacecraft

34712200 - Satellites

34712300 - Spacecraft launchers

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1SZ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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