Award

UKSAC20_0009 UK Space Conference 2021

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

10 Mar 2021 at 10:26

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

21 Dec 2020 at 14:49

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Dec 2020 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency, represented by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is conducting a public procurement process for the Concession Contract related to the UK Space Conference 2021. This event, valued between £100,000 and £170,000, will be held virtually due to COVID-19, with potential dates in July or September 2021. The final submission for bids is required by 15th January 2021 at 14:00 GMT. The procurement is classified under event services and is being handled through an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, marketing, and related services to engage with a high-profile national event. Companies that can offer innovative digital solutions and exhibit services would find this particularly advantageous, as they can contribute to a virtual conference that fosters collaboration within the UK space community. Involvement in such an event not only enhances visibility but can also facilitate valuable networking and partnership opportunities within this fast-evolving sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSAC20_0009 UK Space Conference 2021

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 15th January 2021 @ 14:00hrs GMT DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The UK Space Agency has a requirement to place a Concession Contract for the 2021 UK Space Conference. Due to the uncertainties wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Organising Committee has decided to run the 2021 event in either July or September as an entirely virtual conference. Background: The UK Space Conference is a high-profile national event, including influential and knowledgeable speakers from across the sector. These include UK government ministers, international and UK based academics and senior industry representatives. It is held biennially and is led by the UK Space Agency on behalf of the whole UK space community. The Conference presents a platform for government, industry and academia to engage with each other, as well as with delegates from across the world, exploring the connections between the space sector and other sectors. In 2019 there were over 115 exhibitors, 369 speakers, 29 sponsors and 2000 delegates. The chief aims of the event are: * To bring together representatives of the whole UK space community to build links, share opportunities and address mutual concerns * To provide a high-profile platform for policy announcements, industry priorities and perspectives and key innovations and research outcomes * To increase knowledge at all levels on national space policy and the UK space programme * To demonstrate global leadership and create opportunities for international collaboration and investment, attracting a global audience The estimated value of this procurement is PS100K- PS170K, with all income expected to be met through sponsorship and/or charges to exhibitors and delegates. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFI / ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 2V2VH4955E Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful organisation , this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec974422-b272-4ee4-96fd-b444b61c99d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132c889d-fe60-4ff0-adb6-bd65e9957e07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,412 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 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
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 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

BRAY LEINO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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