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UK SBS - PS21111 - Skies Without Limits 2

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Feb 2022 at 06:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK SBS - PS21111 - Skies Without Limits 2" was undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development consultancy services. This process concluded as a direct award, with a total contract value of £10,000. The award was published on 9 February 2022, although the contract period originally spanned from 5 August 2021 to 31 October 2021. The contract was based in Swindon, England, and served to inform government and sector strategies regarding the opportunities and challenges of commercial drone usage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and market analysis, particularly those focusing on drone technology and its applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their agility and innovative capabilities in the sector. By leveraging the insights gained from this research, businesses can align themselves with government initiatives and explore prospects for collaboration in unlocking economic and societal benefits associated with the use of drones.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - PS21111 - Skies Without Limits 2

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award. Brief Description of the Requirement: The key benefit of the report and underlying analysis is to ensure the joint government/ sector ambition statement for drones is informed by timely, accurate evidence of current market activity. The report will outline the key expected future opportunities to help align the joint government and sector statement of ambition with the areas of greatest economic or societal opportunity that can be unlocked through the use of commercial drones. It will also provide information of underlying drivers and barriers, sector and regional impacts, wider social and environmental potential, and case studies, and key opportunities for public and private sectors can work together to realise these.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8bb4049-aa51-4cd4-a52d-a8bf1298cca8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c28acf-1861-459e-b55f-e818b1339ac1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 1-6 months
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 1FL
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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