--- title: "Research into foreign direct investment in the UK space industry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ca314aa-c4b6-4b47-beb7-e7ab0eeabc45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ca314aa-c4b6-4b47-beb7-e7ab0eeabc45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ca314aa-c4b6-4b47-beb7-e7ab0eeabc45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ca314aa-c4b6-4b47-beb7-e7ab0eeabc45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-03-18" --- # Research into foreign direct investment in the UK space industry Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ca314aa-c4b6-4b47-beb7-e7ab0eeabc45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ca314aa-c4b6-4b47-beb7-e7ab0eeabc45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ca314aa-c4b6-4b47-beb7-e7ab0eeabc45.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Research into foreign direct investment in the UK space industry" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the "Research and development consultancy services" category and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21st January 2019, while the resultant contract period spans from 28th February 2019 to 30th April 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £39,925, was granted on 27th February 2019, with further details published on 18th March 2019. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in foreign direct investment and the space industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages their participation. Companies with expertise in market research, economic analysis, and investment strategies can leverage their capabilities to provide insights that inform government strategies on attracting foreign investment in the UK space sector. ## Notice The aim of this research is to provide evidence relating to attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the UK space sector by enhancing our understanding of: - The factors influencing different types of organisations' decisions to establish, invest and grow in the UK; - Specifically, the extent to which UK involvement in ESA influences the FDI decision-making process and the reasons for this; and, - How Government can be more effective in attracting FDI to set-up and grow in the UK in the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a365fc-54c1-4d19-b2eb-9c42658d81b0 | | 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 | 18 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2019 | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2019 - 30 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £39,925 | | 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 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 | LONDON ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 18 Mar 2019 at 16:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a365fc-54c1-4d19-b2eb-9c42658d81b0 - 18 Mar 2019 at 16:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a365fc-54c1-4d19-b2eb-9c42658d81b0 - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a365fc-54c1-4d19-b2eb-9c42658d81b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a365fc-54c1-4d19-b2eb-9c42658d81b0 18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06cd3bdb-a340-401b-980a-24d5b30adc02 Mini Competition - CR18204 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/952be173-bc06-482c-8689-a1d3a1e80628 Mini Competition questions - CR18204 - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ee24fafc-c2b9-498a-8333-6a30c37dc089 CR18204 - Commissioning Letter ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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