Planning

Launch Themed Education Initiative - In Person

UK SPACE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 15:17

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Launch Themed Education Initiative - In Person". This initiative falls under the industry categories of spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles, educational software packages, educational software development services, event services, and education and training services. The project is aimed at young people aged 11-16, with the objective of educating them about space launch from the UK and encouraging careers in this sector. The early engagement notice was published on 21st August 2024, with the engagement set to conclude by 20th September 2024. The procurement will be conducted within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational content delivery, event management, and software development to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile programme. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, creating significant avenues for growth and collaboration in the space education sector. Interested parties should review the detailed technical specifications and submit their completed questionnaires by the stated deadlines. Given the project's focus on in-person engagement, businesses adept at organising and implementing educational events and workshops will find this opportunity especially compelling.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Launch Themed Education Initiative - In Person

Notice Description

The UK Space Agency is seeking information in relation to potential future programmes aimed at delivering in person content aimed at young people aged 11-16 to enable participants to learn about launch from the UK and encourage them to consider a career in the sector. For full details, please visit the attached RFI document. If you believe that you may be able to support this initiative, please complete the questionnaire and return it to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk no later than 5pm on Friday 20th September Please note: As per the terms listed in the RFI document, this is not a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6d7638-7c49-4673-bfa1-fa48e6ef728d
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

79952000 - Event services

80000000 - Education and 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
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2024Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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