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title: "PS23197 - Catalyse Investment Project Strategy"
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# PS23197 - Catalyse Investment Project Strategy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-796321e7-651d-4e5c-82a1-0f64fad657d4

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED has awarded a contract for the PS23197 - Catalyse Investment Project Strategy. This procurement process was done through a mini competition under the CCS RM6187 Framework. The project focus is on review and design of the Investment Directorate's structure and strategy to deliver on the 'Catalyse Investment' Value Proposition. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 8th August 2023, and the contract period is from 29th August 2023 to 10th October 2023. The procurement falls under the services category.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially those in research and development services and consultancy, to engage with UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. SMEs are well-suited for this procurement. The project aims to enhance investment decisions, commercial innovations, and partnerships in the space sector. Businesses with expertise in these areas can leverage this tender to grow their operations and collaborate with UKSA to catalyse investments in the space industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6187 Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The purpose of the project is to review and design the Investment Directorate's organisational structure and key elements of its strategy and processes to best enable the directorate to deliver on the UKSA 'Catalyse Investment' Value Proposition. The project has been given set high-level priorities to deliver. In order to achieve these priorities, end-state objectives have been agreed as part of the agreement and baselining of the Project Initiation Document. Workstreams have been set up and these objectives have been grouped according to the most suitable workstream for them to be housed in. The Catalyse Investment Project is made up of five workstreams: 1. Investment Decisions & Funding Management - covering UKSA Investment Framework, investment decisions and funding management process design, and potential skills/resourcing. 2. Investment Directorate Organisational Design - to design future-state fit-for-purpose Investment Directorate. 3. Commercial Innovation - to give UKSA authority to offer new commercial support mechanisms, and to coordinate a holistic solution for Grant Management. 4. Space Catalyst Fund (SCF) - to set up new matchmaker programme and create a front-door to direct interested stakeholders to appropriate national or ESA innovation funds. 5. Partnerships and Partner Management - to understand how best UKSA should manage its partners/stakeholders to catalyse investment in the space sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546a645f-97d4-45f5-8b8b-0618f1ebfbad |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 10 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,605 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546a645f-97d4-45f5-8b8b-0618f1ebfbad
- 4 Sep 2023 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546a645f-97d4-45f5-8b8b-0618f1ebfbad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/546a645f-97d4-45f5-8b8b-0618f1ebfbad
  13th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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