Planning

Space Catalyst Fund - Capability for Investors

UK SPACE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Jul 2023 at 14:21

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jun 2023 at 16:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jun 2023 at 16:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK SPACE AGENCY is planning a procurement process titled "Space Catalyst Fund - Capability for Investors" in the training services category. This opportunity aims to provide training to organisations in the UK financial sector to enhance their capability in supporting the UK's Space sector. The deadline for engagement feedback is set for July 10, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, to participate in training activities that support the UK Space Agency's investment objectives. Businesses interested in providing educational services related to space policies, business planning, and market analysis would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Catalyst Fund - Capability for Investors

Notice Description

UK Space Agency is seeking to procure a training provider to provide a series of training to organisations working within the UK financial sector to support them in building their capability to effectively support the UK's Space sector. The training will be of paramount importance to the Agency's core objective of catalysing investment within the sector and we would expect the scope to include a series of modules on topics such as: UK and EU space policies, governance and financing Global space histories Space business planning New Space markets and market leaders Terminology and sector specific verbiage Partners will be expected to conduct at least two education pathways per year to be scheduled in accordance with the Agency's Direction. These sessions will be expected to take place in-person but it is expected that digital tools, such as podcasts, webinars, e-learning materials are used to supplement the learning pathway. The purpose of this early engagement notice is to provide advanced notice of our proposed procurement and to seek the market's feedback on the high level requirements for this opportunity. Respondents are directed to the attached document which further outlines the requirement, this should be considered prior to completing the questionnaire below: https://forms.office.com/e/9T8WVH3A1j Please note: 1) This notice is not a call for competition. 2) This procurement will be launched in due course by the publication of a Contract Notice or may be let through an appropriate alternative route (such as a framework or DPS) 3) UK Space Agency reserves the right not to commence any procurement or award any Contract in respect of this opportunity. 4) The information contained in this notice may be subject to change due to the impact of governance, assurance and regulatory changes. Insofar as is permitted by law, UK space Agency shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained / linked herein. 5) Failure to take part in the market sounding activity in connection with this notice shall not prevent an organisation from participating in any formal call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-984fb782-2f56-42c0-84fa-e31c621d7023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f55df456-c757-4219-be72-40006a39aff6
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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