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UKSA22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract

UK SBS

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15 Mar 2024 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The "UKSA22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract" was concluded following a competitive procurement exercise initiated by UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) based in Swindon, England. This tender, classified under research and development services, aimed at supporting the UK's strategic leadership in the Disaster Charter. The contract covers a wide geographic area including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other international regions. The process, completed as of the latest update on 29th September 2025, utilized an open procurement method. The award was made to Ordinal Space Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, for a value of £516,159 GBP, with the contract running from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic support and consultancy services, particularly those capable of interfacing with data providers and driving awareness among government and international partners. Companies experienced in research and development, particularly SMEs, may find this contract type provides a robust avenue for growth, capitalising on strategic engagement in international programmes. The open procedure favoured firms adept at demonstrating competitive advantage and value in complex procurement environments.

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Notice Title

UKSA22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract

Notice Description

***** 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d569ae9b-2b6d-4f78-9213-4b44b137d577
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad11d891-8714-43cf-a64c-c50cb2227a19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£516,159 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 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

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

ORDINAL SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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