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title: "PS24006 - UK's ESA Long-Term Strategy"
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# PS24006 - UK's ESA Long-Term Strategy

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61e9f248-b845-483d-93ae-bc94f28a36bb

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## Summary

The UK's ESA Long-Term Strategy procurement process was initiated by DSIT as the buying organisation. The tender, titled PS24006, falls under the industry category of research and development services. It is in the award stage, with a contract period starting on February 28, 2024, and ending on March 29, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on February 2, 2024. The award was granted to RAND Europe Community Interest Company.

This tender for the UK's ESA Long-Term Strategy presents business growth opportunities for service providers in the research and development sector, particularly those with expertise in long-term strategic planning and investments in the space sector. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include SMEs interested in collaborating with the UK government on ESA-related programmes that align with strategic aims and competitive strengths. The contracting process aims to provide a clear timeline for ESA investments, fostering confidence in the UK's future position in space.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement HMG has never defined a long-term plan for how to invest in ESA, however having a long-Term Plan will provide a clear timeline of priority areas of investment, spanning multiple SR and CMIN, to give the sector and HMG confidence about the UKs future place in space. It will provide a foundation for the UK to work with ESA to ensure that programmes that match our strategic aims and competitive strengths are being put forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0703c5e-73b6-4ea3-9243-4c025c76d3c2 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,300 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| 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

- 4 Mar 2024 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0703c5e-73b6-4ea3-9243-4c025c76d3c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0703c5e-73b6-4ea3-9243-4c025c76d3c2
  4th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e45df47f-1516-4be8-8021-58deebfadc0f
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