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title: "PS23181 - The provision of a Delivery Partner for the Unlocking Space for Business Project - MC"
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# PS23181 - The provision of a Delivery Partner for the Unlocking Space for Business Project - MC

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6abab249-faaa-468f-b6e1-f6053270a867

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of a Delivery Partner for the Unlocking Space for Business Project. The contract falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, with a contract value of £2,950,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from 7th August 2023 to 28th March 2025.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses specializing in research and development services, consultancy, and technical testing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The UK Shared Business Services Limited is the buying organization, situated in SWINDON, England. The project offers a chance for businesses to engage in the satellite-enabled services market and contribute to the Unlocking Space for Business Programme.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6235 - Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Brief Description of Requirement The objective of the requirement is to ensure the USB programme can be delivered successfully within its current constraints as identified in its Business Case. The programme has an overall budget of up to PS10m to cover the Spending Review period (SR) 1 May 2023 - 31 March 2025, and this project as up to PS2.95m. The programme team consists of 3 Full Term Employees (FTE). This project is seeking a delivery partner to support with both project activities and overall project management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06023a7a-6752-4e59-ad8b-11ce05d45c69 |
| 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 | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | 10 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,340,056 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2024 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06023a7a-6752-4e59-ad8b-11ce05d45c69
- 26 Sep 2023 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06023a7a-6752-4e59-ad8b-11ce05d45c69
- 31 May 2023 at 22:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706dc17f-71d9-4dad-9cdc-82cf0ee8b70b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06023a7a-6752-4e59-ad8b-11ce05d45c69
  1st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/706dc17f-71d9-4dad-9cdc-82cf0ee8b70b
  31st May 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7769c25-5947-4507-82f9-78d68a120de3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ea136ea5-8588-4d14-8579-080e324555bb
  Redacted Order Form

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