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Monitoring and Evaluation Specification for Comet Interceptor

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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24 Feb 2023 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract to Know Consulting Ltd for the project "Monitoring and Evaluation Specification for Comet Interceptor". This contract falls under the services category with a CPV code of 73000000. The procurement method used was a selective process through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set to start on February 27, 2023, and end on March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on February 10, 2023.

This contracting opportunity offers potential growth for businesses in research and development services and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on effective monitoring and evaluation of outcomes and benefits. The contract value is £97,200 in GBP, and the project spans over a long duration with multiple delivery partners and beneficiaries, creating opportunities for collaboration and impact measurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Monitoring and Evaluation Specification for Comet Interceptor

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The main aim of this activity will be to support UK Space Agency's monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and benefits management, of a significant investment it is making to the UK roles in the European Space Agency's Comet Interceptor science mission. UK Space Agency has recently made long term commitments to major UK leadership roles in this mission and is committed to effective M&E and benefits management of these investments. This project is of long duration, with a wide range of delivery partners and beneficiaries. As such, it is essential that a robust plan and a sustainable framework is developed to effectively capture, measure, and manage the wide range of expected outcomes, impacts and benefits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f516e1-28a9-40d2-b0be-6f9b3bae20aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£97,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

KNOW CONSULTING

Further Information

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