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title: "PS23396 - Inspiration Programme Evaluation"
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# PS23396 - Inspiration Programme Evaluation

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-754aa9b5-55a9-4d90-909c-9fed1b9100c6

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency, through UK SBS, has awarded a contract for the "PS23396 - Inspiration Programme Evaluation" to the NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH. The contract is valued at GBP 246,090 and covers research and development services related to STEM education and the UK space sector. The contract period spans from January 8, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender closed on December 1, 2023.

This procurement opportunity is focused on services related to STEM education and the UK space sector, offering business growth potential for companies specializing in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity. UK SBS, as the buying organisation, based in Swindon, England, aims to inspire young people and attract talent to the UK space sector through the funded programmes. Businesses with expertise in research and development in STEM fields would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The Inspiration Priority is delivered through two programmes within UKSA- the Inspiration Programme and the Unlocking Space for Business Programme. This evaluation project focuses only on the Inspiration Programme which aims to deliver a programme that inspires young people to pursue STEM education and attracts talent to the UK space sector. To deliver the Inspiration Programme, UKSA intends to invest PS15m in the Inspiration Programme up to 31st March 2025, delivered through 3 workstreams: Space to Inspire (PS4.8m); Space to Learn (PS4.8m); and Skills for Space (PS4.6m).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e1ef89-55b1-4ca7-8082-7705b62ba9d7 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,090 |
| 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 SBS |
| 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e1ef89-55b1-4ca7-8082-7705b62ba9d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e1ef89-55b1-4ca7-8082-7705b62ba9d7
  15th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f56c48bd-2b79-47c5-a484-4bc21a4fefab
  n/a

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