--- title: "UKSA22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74ddd41c-b0ec-4bc1-9243-fb086d1a9d22" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74ddd41c-b0ec-4bc1-9243-fb086d1a9d22" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74ddd41c-b0ec-4bc1-9243-fb086d1a9d22.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74ddd41c-b0ec-4bc1-9243-fb086d1a9d22.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2022-08-26" --- # UKSA22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74ddd41c-b0ec-4bc1-9243-fb086d1a9d22 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74ddd41c-b0ec-4bc1-9243-fb086d1a9d22) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74ddd41c-b0ec-4bc1-9243-fb086d1a9d22.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is seeking bids for a Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract under an open procurement procedure. The final submission deadline is Thursday, 22nd September 2022 at 14:00. This opportunity falls under the Technical services category and aims to enhance the space sector by providing strategic support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters. The contract period is from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2025. This tender offers opportunities for SMEs in the technical services sector to collaborate with the UK Space Agency and contribute to disaster response efforts. Interested businesses can participate by registering on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and submitting their bids in accordance with the specified evaluation criteria. The successful bidder will engage in supporting the Charter's effective operation and increasing awareness within the UK Government and overseas partners, aligning with the agency's mission to promote space technology benefits. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 22nd September 2022 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). As part of its work to grow the space sector and promote the benefits of using space technology and services within the UK Government and around the globe, the UKSA is proud to be contribute to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, working alongside industry and international partners to assist those in need. The UK has been a Charter member since 2005 and wishes to continue to play an active leadership role. UKSA has a requirement for specialist strategic support to ensure the Charter is performing effectively, interfacing effectively with existing and any potential new data providers and users and ensuring there is optimal awareness and uptake of the Charter within the UK Government and with selected overseas partners. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number prj_851. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb642ed-8eeb-4ce6-8206-94fa81d0c902 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356000 - Technical services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 71356400 - Technical planning services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2022 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb642ed-8eeb-4ce6-8206-94fa81d0c902 - 18 Aug 2022 at 19:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb642ed-8eeb-4ce6-8206-94fa81d0c902 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb642ed-8eeb-4ce6-8206-94fa81d0c902 26th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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