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title: "Drones Pathfinder Catalyst Public Engagement"
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# Drones Pathfinder Catalyst Public Engagement

Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b47366c0-9820-4a54-84c4-2ea1498d3f32

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## Summary

The Connected Places Catapult is inviting tenders for the "Drones Pathfinder Catalyst Public Engagement" project, part of a Department for Transport initiative aimed at promoting the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems across the UK economy. This procurement, classified under air transport services, is currently in the active tender stage and will close on 31 March 2021 at 13:00 (BST). The contract period is set to commence on 20 April 2021 and run until 31 January 2022, with a total budget of £160,000. Interested parties are required to register online to express their interest and access relevant documentation for the tender process.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are engaged in the air transport sector or support services for air transport. By participating in this tender, businesses can potentially expand their operations into innovative drone technologies and public engagement initiatives, contributing to the successful adoption of this emerging technology. Companies that possess expertise in public engagement strategies and drone applications are encouraged to consider this as a significant opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

CPC is leading on the delivery of the Department for Transport funded Drones Pathfinder Catalyst project, a 16-month programme to boost development and use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) across the UK economy. A key aim of the programme is to engage with the UK public to understand how to maximise acceptance of the new technology to lead to successful adoption of drones across different markets. To apply please register at website below if not already registered and express an interest in this project to download the documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: To apply please register at website below if not already registered and express an interest in this project to download the documents: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d2cf18-4a11-485f-b999-581c4ebe8d84 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63730000 - Support services for air transport

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d2cf18-4a11-485f-b999-581c4ebe8d84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d2cf18-4a11-485f-b999-581c4ebe8d84
  11th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://cp.catapult.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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