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Exploring the business case for UK public sector adoption of Earth observation data and technology

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office as the buying organisation, focusing on the tender titled "Exploring the business case for UK public sector adoption of Earth observation data and technology." This tender falls within the research and development consultancy services sector, specifically aimed at investigating demand within the UK public sector for Earth Observation technologies. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage with an active contract signed on 17th September 2021, valued at £35,220. The project primarily involves user engagement and research, with the delivery expected to take place in regions across the UK, particularly in London and Oxford, as per the specified delivery addresses.

This opportunity presents potential for growth for businesses specialising in research and technology innovation, particularly those with a focus on satellite applications. Companies that possess expertise in Earth observation or data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract was awarded to Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd, recognised for their unique qualifications in this area. The option for contract extension provides further opportunities for sustained engagement and collaboration in a sector increasingly reliant on data-driven solutions.

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Notice Title

Exploring the business case for UK public sector adoption of Earth observation data and technology

Notice Description

Investigate the breadth of demand for Earth Observation technology within the UK public sector. The Contracting Authority sought a third party to conduct research and user engagement to provide an evidence base for the establishment of the future approach to access by the UK public sector of Earth Observation/remote sensed data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Investigate the breadth of demand for Earth Observation technology within the UK public sector. The Contracting Authority sought a third party to conduct research and user engagement to provide an evidence base for the establishment of the future approach to access by the UK public sector of Earth Observation/remote sensed data.

Options: The Contracting Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 3 months by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Terms and conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

Procurement Information

The explanation for a direct award to the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) Ltd being uniquely positioned as subject matter experts who have sector specific expertise that will be critical to the quality of the outputs and are not held elsewhere in the research market. SAC is a research and technology innovation centre within the catapult network of organisations designed to accelerate research and take-up of new technologies in specific sectors (e.g. Satellite Applications, Connected Places, Digital, Medicines Discovery etc). SAC was formed to help organisations make use of, and benefit from, satellite technologies. They are one of the 10 catapult organisations set up as an independent organisation to assist the public sector therefore use of the catapult network represents an efficiency in public expenditure compared to procuring research services from elsewhere.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ead0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025449-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gccontractsteam@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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