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title: "UK SBS CR18125 - Evaluation of UKSA Investment in Earth Observation EP4 envelope"
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# UK SBS CR18125 - Evaluation of UKSA Investment in Earth Observation EP4 envelope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e61331b-90d7-435e-989f-1740a537c9fc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UK SBS CR18125 - Evaluation of UKSA Investment in Earth Observation EP4 envelope" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a buyer located in Swindon, England. This contract, falling under the category of research and development consultancy services, was awarded to Technopolis Limited following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17 September 2018, while the contract is set to span from 12 October 2018 to 30 April 2019, with a total value of £80,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those focused on economic and market research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this contract as a potential avenue for growth, especially those with expertise in analysing the impact of public investments in sectors like space and Earth observation. The insights and evidence gathered through this research can further bolster the capabilities of businesses in the analytics and consultancy industries.

## Notice

BIS Research & Evaluation Framework - Lot 3 The overall objective of this research will be to provide evidence in relation to the following questions with regards to the UK historic investment in the area of Earth Observation; specifically, the EOEP4 programme; - Understand what impacts have occurred as a direct result of EOEP4 funding - Establish the extent to which UK EOEP4 funding has contributed to the growth of the UK Space sector - Establish how successful UK funded EOEP4 activities have been, and whether their overall objectives been achieved, and explore the added value that ESA as an organisation have bought to the programme. - As previously mentioned, the UK collaborates with other member states in EO-EP as the associated activities would not be affordable for the UK alone. This work should also bring out any impacts associated with this approach, such as economic or scientific/knowledge impacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e46a08a-6a73-4868-9c0e-dd61940d03c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | TECHNOPOLIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e46a08a-6a73-4868-9c0e-dd61940d03c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e46a08a-6a73-4868-9c0e-dd61940d03c2
  30th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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