--- title: "RFQ FY21-12 Space Economics Consultant Service for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Region" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-719c7450-eb3f-40f8-9891-af3609d39bf1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-719c7450-eb3f-40f8-9891-af3609d39bf1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-719c7450-eb3f-40f8-9891-af3609d39bf1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-719c7450-eb3f-40f8-9891-af3609d39bf1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2020-12-02" --- # RFQ FY21-12 Space Economics Consultant Service for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Region Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-719c7450-eb3f-40f8-9891-af3609d39bf1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-719c7450-eb3f-40f8-9891-af3609d39bf1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-719c7450-eb3f-40f8-9891-af3609d39bf1.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking proposals for the project titled "RFQ FY21-12 Space Economics Consultant Service for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc Region." This procurement falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is set in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15 December 2020. The estimated contract value is £50,000, with a minimum threshold of £40,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 21 December 2020, lasting until 26 March 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the space sector and regional economic development. Companies that can engage with stakeholders and synthesise varied reports will be well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on collaboration and strategic development within the UK Space economy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially enhancing their growth and involvement in prominent regional projects. ## Notice To provide an independent review and report of regional themes and capabilities with recommendations for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. including: A.The need to engage with key stakeholders across the Arc to ensure that their views for the development of the space sector are understood to provide a shared vision for space across the Arc, ensuring that the resulting activities & proposals are aligned to local industrial strategies, local authorities' strategies & visions of key stakeholders. B.To collate and synthesise existing reports, strategies and background information from national and local government, industry and other bodies across the Arc to understand existing recommendations and activities related to developing the space sector (either completed or planned), drawing out emerging themes and identifying synergies at the local and Arc level. C.To collate an up-to-date report of the regional capabilities, stakeholders & facilities, both within the space sector and in adjacent but clearly aligned sectors that are capable of providing transformative solutions to the space sector, building on existing reports and through consultation with key stakeholders & leadership across the region. D.To provide recommendations on the space strengths and opportunities across the Arc and a shared action plan, understood and owned by key Arc stakeholders that outlines how these opportunities could be taken forward so that the region increases its impact on UK Space economy as an engine of innovation and growth. On the basis of the above, to achieve a vision / ambition and a steer on the areas of focus and how different parts of the Arc are complementary and design a roadmap to develop a space strategy owned by the Arc leadership and stakeholders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e510c86-58d2-470d-9cf8-88aa683b15fe | | 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 | 2 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34712200 - Satellites - 35631100 - Communication satellites - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e510c86-58d2-470d-9cf8-88aa683b15fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e510c86-58d2-470d-9cf8-88aa683b15fe 2nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160913 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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