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title: "UK SBS CS18042 - UK Space Agency Critical Services Dependency Mapping"
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# UK SBS CS18042 - UK Space Agency Critical Services Dependency Mapping

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe4664e3-5260-44d3-bef2-1a9b508b8124

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UK SBS CS18042 - UK Space Agency Critical Services Dependency Mapping," which falls under the services industry category. This contract, valued at approximately £125,000, was awarded to Satellite Applications Catapult Limited following an open procedure for tenders, with bids being accepted until 15 February 2019. The contract period spans from 28 February 2019 to 30 June 2019, aiming to explore the dependencies of critical space-based assets within the UK's critical national infrastructure sectors.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in feasibility studies, consultancy, and analysis services connected to space-based systems. Businesses that offer research and development services, business analysis consultancy, or are engaged in space technology sectors would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of a similar nature, leveraging their expertise in supporting the UK's civil space programme and contributing to the broader goals of economic growth and scientific advancement.

## Notice

The Final date and time for the submission of bids is 15/02/2019 @ 14:00hrs ****Do Not Apply Directly to the Buyer**** All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. UK Space Agency (UKSA) is responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows a strategic capability in space-based systems, technologies, science and applications. The UKSA leads the UK's civil space programme in order to win sustainable economic growth, secure new scientific knowledge and provide benefit to all citizens. Space was designated part of the UK Critical National Infrastructure (There are 13 CNI sectors in total) in 2015. This designation recognised that space provides essential services to other CNI sectors, namely; navigation and timing services, long distance communications, weather forecasting and monitoring of the environment. These services are a key part of life in modern society, but often deeply embedded so that many users do not recognise their space dependencies. As the CNI Lead Government Department for space the UKSA needs to understand what the critical assets and services within the sector and require study on the dependencies on space-based assets and services across the UK CNI sectors. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply: As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb19896e-7e52-4dda-adc9-b53c2370d116 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,422 |
| 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 | SATALLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb19896e-7e52-4dda-adc9-b53c2370d116
- 31 Jan 2019 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb0a036-d997-49f0-9d85-e3cc96503af6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb19896e-7e52-4dda-adc9-b53c2370d116
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb0a036-d997-49f0-9d85-e3cc96503af6
  31st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a383c72d-627b-45b4-9320-2635c9a684d6
  CS18042 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba723ef9-7114-40c5-908f-13d103c62a3e
  CS18042 - Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01b5185d-5b78-4326-b99a-442483589d23
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ecc18ec-6533-4247-aa0d-a59be7795f86
  CS18042 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8462177d-12c8-4078-8233-1de5eaf8c7a4
  Logging into Emptoris for the First time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99235839-220b-4448-a4de-efa07618625e
  Bidder Training

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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