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title: "Launch Themed Education Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bf46bb1-26cb-40e1-9853-33c4e0d5b9c1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2023-08-01"
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# Launch Themed Education Initiative

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bf46bb1-26cb-40e1-9853-33c4e0d5b9c1

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has initiated a planning stage tender titled "Launch Themed Education Initiative." The tender aims to deliver digital educational content to secondary school students, encouraging interest in UK launch-related careers. The engagement end date is set for 28th August 2023.

This opportunity by the UK Space Agency is suitable for businesses involved in spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, educational software development, and training services. Small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to participate in this tender focused on enhancing education and training services in the space industry.

## Notice

The UK Space Agency is seeking information in relation to potential future programmes aimed at delivering digital educational content aimed at secondary school aged pupils to increase awareness and interest in UK launch related career paths. For full details, please visit the attached RFI document. If you believe that you may be able to support this initiative, please complete the questionnaire and return it to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk no later than 5pm on Monday 28th August. Please note: As per the terms listed in the RFI document, this is not a call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356c2b1a-3818-4c51-a94f-62be73910e15 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1SZ |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 34712100 - Spacecraft
- 34712200 - Satellites
- 34712300 - Spacecraft launchers
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2023 at 12:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356c2b1a-3818-4c51-a94f-62be73910e15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356c2b1a-3818-4c51-a94f-62be73910e15
  1st August 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26443755-ae42-4095-80f2-da0172bcad8e
  Technical specifications RFI Document attachment

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