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title: "Exploring the business case for UK public sector adoption of Earth observation data and technology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ead0"
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# Exploring the business case for UK public sector adoption of Earth observation data and technology

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ead0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office as the buying organisation, focusing on the tender titled "Exploring the business case for UK public sector adoption of Earth observation data and technology." This tender falls within the research and development consultancy services sector, specifically aimed at investigating demand within the UK public sector for Earth Observation technologies. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage with an active contract signed on 17th September 2021, valued at £35,220. The project primarily involves user engagement and research, with the delivery expected to take place in regions across the UK, particularly in London and Oxford, as per the specified delivery addresses.

This opportunity presents potential for growth for businesses specialising in research and technology innovation, particularly those with a focus on satellite applications. Companies that possess expertise in Earth observation or data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract was awarded to Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd, recognised for their unique qualifications in this area. The option for contract extension provides further opportunities for sustained engagement and collaboration in a sector increasingly reliant on data-driven solutions.

## Notice

Investigate the breadth of demand for Earth Observation technology within the UK public sector. The Contracting Authority sought a third party to conduct research and user engagement to provide an evidence base for the establishment of the future approach to access by the UK public sector of Earth Observation/remote sensed data.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Investigate the breadth of demand for Earth Observation technology within the UK public sector. The Contracting Authority sought a third party to conduct research and user engagement to provide an evidence base for the establishment of the future approach to access by the UK public sector of Earth Observation/remote sensed data.

Options: The Contracting Authority may extend the Contract for a period of up to 3 months by giving not less than 10 Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Terms and conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

### Procurement Information

The explanation for a direct award to the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) Ltd being uniquely positioned as subject matter experts who have sector specific expertise that will be critical to the quality of the outputs and are not held elsewhere in the research market. SAC is a research and technology innovation centre within the catapult network of organisations designed to accelerate research and take-up of new technologies in specific sectors (e.g. Satellite Applications, Connected Places, Digital, Medicines Discovery etc). SAC was formed to help organisations make use of, and benefit from, satellite technologies. They are one of the 10 catapult organisations set up as an independent organisation to assist the public sector therefore use of the catapult network represents an efficiency in public expenditure compared to procuring research services from elsewhere.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025449-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,220 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025449-2021
- 12 Oct 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025443-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/geospatial-commission

## Provenance

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