--- title: "Launch Themed Education Initiative - In Person" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2024-08-21" --- # Launch Themed Education Initiative - In Person Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee3cac80-4ebd-499d-a83b-20b5e416bb13.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Launch Themed Education Initiative - In Person". This initiative falls under the industry categories of spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles, educational software packages, educational software development services, event services, and education and training services. The project is aimed at young people aged 11-16, with the objective of educating them about space launch from the UK and encouraging careers in this sector. The early engagement notice was published on 21st August 2024, with the engagement set to conclude by 20th September 2024. The procurement will be conducted within the United Kingdom. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational content delivery, event management, and software development to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile programme. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, creating significant avenues for growth and collaboration in the space education sector. Interested parties should review the detailed technical specifications and submit their completed questionnaires by the stated deadlines. Given the project's focus on in-person engagement, businesses adept at organising and implementing educational events and workshops will find this opportunity especially compelling. ## Notice The UK Space Agency is seeking information in relation to potential future programmes aimed at delivering in person content aimed at young people aged 11-16 to enable participants to learn about launch from the UK and encourage them to consider a career in the sector. 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 Friday 20th September 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/7e6d7638-7c49-4673-bfa1-fa48e6ef728d | | 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 | 21 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Sep 2024 | | 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 | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 48190000 - Educational software package - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 79952000 - Event services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Aug 2024 at 15:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6d7638-7c49-4673-bfa1-fa48e6ef728d - 21 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6d7638-7c49-4673-bfa1-fa48e6ef728d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6d7638-7c49-4673-bfa1-fa48e6ef728d 21st August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb3691ed-82a4-4074-af7d-08b79b80657d Technical Specifications RFI Document attachment ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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