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title: "Secondary School Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6142582d-6367-4b12-a201-f74b9d25610f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Secondary School Initiative

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6142582d-6367-4b12-a201-f74b9d25610f

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has initiated a tender process for the "Secondary School Initiative" in the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 26th June 2023. The initiative aims to deliver digital educational content for secondary school pupils in the UK. The buying organisation is the UK Space Agency located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational software packages and development services, as well as education and training services to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender. Interested parties can support the initiative by submitting completed questionnaires to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by 26th June.

## Notice

The UK Space Agency is seeking information in relation to potential future programmes aimed at delivering digital educational content aimed at secondary school aged pupils to increase awareness and interest in UK launch related career paths. 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 Monday 26th June. Please note: As per the terms listed in the RFI document, this is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa255a14-c295-4381-856d-6ece34639c43 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1SZ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 09:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa255a14-c295-4381-856d-6ece34639c43
- 26 May 2023 at 12:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa255a14-c295-4381-856d-6ece34639c43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa255a14-c295-4381-856d-6ece34639c43
  31st May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ae496e5-e305-4bed-8541-c102cb18b2b5
  RFI Document attachment

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