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title: "CR20087 - Market Study"
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# CR20087 - Market Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e34e3c95-c216-4639-ae37-5162d41b9b33

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a market study titled "CR20087 - Market Study" conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on research and development services within the UK space industry. The tender was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, concluding on 19th October 2020, with a contract value of £160,000. The contract was awarded on 6th November 2020 and encompasses a period from 6th November 2020 to 12th March 2021, with the awarded supplier being Know. Consulting Limited, based in Tonbridge, Kent.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in market and economic research, particularly those with expertise in the space industry and satellite launch demands. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on understanding the potential impacts of UK-based launch capabilities and the requirement for in-depth reporting, making this a strategic opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in this emerging sector.

## Notice

** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6018 via further competition. The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 19th October 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Aims and Objectives if the Project. The aim of this specification is to update and deepen the government's understanding of: a. The potential demand for UK based small satellite launch b. Factors which might influence this demand c. The potential impacts of UK based launch capability on the wider UK space industry (see objective 7 below) To deliver on these high-level objectives two key outputs are required: a. An in-depth report b. A model forecasting UK launch cadence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc9bbf2-6acb-485d-933f-eabd226f5c45 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £158,020 |
| 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 | KNOW. CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc9bbf2-6acb-485d-933f-eabd226f5c45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc9bbf2-6acb-485d-933f-eabd226f5c45
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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