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title: "PS24187 - UKSAC24_0053 Evaluation Framework for the National Space Science Programme and Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme"
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# PS24187 - UKSAC24_0053 Evaluation Framework for the National Space Science Programme and Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31012293-2490-4be1-af05-0163ae2c8b24

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has concluded the procurement process for the "PS24187 - UKSAC24_0053 Evaluation Framework for the National Space Science Programme and Space Science and Exploration Bilateral Programme". This procurement is categorised under the Research and Development Services industry and was managed by UK SBS, based in Swindon, England. The procurement stage is now complete, following a selective procurement method through a mini competition under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. The awarded contract commenced on 23rd September 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, with a contract value of £124,976.19. The supplier for this contract is RAND Europe Community Interest Company, headquartered in Cambridge, England.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services or consultancy services related to space science. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) had a suitability advantage in this selective procurement process. The framework for monitoring and evaluation developed through this tender can provide valuable insights and strategic advantages for companies looking to expand their expertise and footprint in the space science sector. Businesses with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, project management, and strategic framework development would find this type of tender particularly suitable for fostering growth and adding prestigious projects to their portfolios.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency is looking for an external supplier to perform Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities across the Space Science theme. The aim for this procurement is to develop deliverables within two work packages to help us understand the approach that the Space Science team have taken to allocate funding, set the framework for adequate future monitoring and evaluation and oversee the delivery of the nominated missions and their impact. This will help determine whether the intended objectives and outcomes have been met.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac19e5a-817d-458f-b08e-20c9cde130e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,976 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SBS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac19e5a-817d-458f-b08e-20c9cde130e6
- 16 Oct 2024 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac19e5a-817d-458f-b08e-20c9cde130e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac19e5a-817d-458f-b08e-20c9cde130e6
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6826d14a-42b3-49cc-ab81-da649fc1ceca
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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