--- title: "RFQ FY21-11 Space Economics Consultant Service for North East Centre of Excellence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65d95c9b-5553-4a2a-b4bf-498c4ce90de9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65d95c9b-5553-4a2a-b4bf-498c4ce90de9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d95c9b-5553-4a2a-b4bf-498c4ce90de9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d95c9b-5553-4a2a-b4bf-498c4ce90de9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2020-11-11" --- # RFQ FY21-11 Space Economics Consultant Service for North East Centre of Excellence Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65d95c9b-5553-4a2a-b4bf-498c4ce90de9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65d95c9b-5553-4a2a-b4bf-498c4ce90de9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d95c9b-5553-4a2a-b4bf-498c4ce90de9.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking consultancy services through an open tender titled "RFQ FY21-11 Space Economics Consultant Service for North East Centre of Excellence." This procurement falls within the space industry category, specifically involving spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles. The tender is taking place in the North East region of England, with submissions due by 20 November 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 December 2020 and run until 31 March 2021, with a budget ranging from £30,000 to £40,000. This process is classified as an open procedure, suitable for a range of suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focused on market and economic analysis, geophysical consultancy, and business management consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to compete for this contract, as the buyer aims to explore and enhance the North East region's space sector capabilities and business aspirations through the appointed consultancy services. ## Notice PROVISION OF SPECIALISED SPACE ECONOMICS CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE NORTH EAST CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (CoE) for an approximate 4 month contract. To provide an independent review and report of regional themes and capabilities with recommendations for the CoE 1. The further development of an earlier collated landscape map and report of the North East Space sector capabilities with an in-depth market and economic analysis of the opportunities for growth for the Space Sector around the NE Centre of Excellence and proposed NE Space Hub. Part of this work should complement the cluster research work funded by NELEP 2. Undertaking a Scoping Study by evaluating and assessing the ecosystem to support the development of a North East Space Hub with a defined operating model. Based on the findings of the Scoping Study, develop a detailed Business Plan and Financial Model for investment in the Hub if appropriate. 3. Part of this exercise should also capture the North East region's space business aspirations and information that could form baseline economic indicators. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78459f38-a372-4d60-9b4d-5836cffdc9c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78459f38-a372-4d60-9b4d-5836cffdc9c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78459f38-a372-4d60-9b4d-5836cffdc9c5 11th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV160776 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.sa.catapult.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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