Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Space Agency (UKSA)
Quad Two Building (1st Floor), Rutherford Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0DF
professionalservises@uksbs.co.uk
Telephone
+44 734000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Business development consultancy
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Business development consultancy
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PS25019 - UKSAC24_0119 - Delivery Partner to develop businesses via the UK Space Agency Accelerator
Reference number
PS25019 - UKSAC24_0119
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 24th March 2025 at 11:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of the Requirement
The UK Space Agency is looking to engage a world class supplier to deliver the UK Space Agency Accelerator. Established and operated for just under five years, the UK Space Agency Accelerator provides quality support to businesses, giving them the tools and experience they need to drive their own growth.
The UK Space Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). It was created in 2011 to deliver an excellent space programme with the maximum economic, scientific and policy benefit for the UK. UK Space Agency deliver a targeted programme of research and development, innovation and scientific funding and oversight to catalyse investment, deliver space capabilities or missions and champion space.
It supports a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country. Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who help to:
• Catalyse investment to support projects that drive investment and generate contracts for the UK space sector
• Deliver missions and capabilities that meet public needs and advance our understanding of the universe
• Champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions, and support a sustainable future
The UK Space Agency's Space Ecosystem Development Programme, to which the Accelerator programme belongs, plays a significant role in delivering on the goals and ambitions of the National Space Strategy, particularly levelling up the UK Space economy.
UKSBS will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.
If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 24th March 2025 at 11:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Introduction
UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS), on behalf of the UK Research and Innovation wishes to establish a contract for the
Delivery Partner to develop businesses via the UK Space Agency Accelerator.
The UK Space Agency is looking to engage a world class supplier to deliver the UK Space Agency Accelerator. Established and operated for just under five years, the UK Space Agency Accelerator provides quality support to businesses, giving them the tools and experience they need to drive their own growth.
The UK Space Agency is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). It was created in 2011 to deliver an excellent space programme with the maximum economic, scientific and policy benefit for the UK. UK Space Agency deliver a targeted programme of research and development, innovation and scientific funding and oversight to catalyse investment, deliver space capabilities or missions and champion space.
It supports a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country. Our staff include scientists, engineers, commercial experts, project managers and policy officials who help to:
• Catalyse investment to support projects that drive investment and generate contracts for the UK space sector
• Deliver missions and capabilities that meet public needs and advance our understanding of the universe
• Champion the power of space to inspire people, offer greener, smarter solutions, and support a sustainable future
The UK Space Agency's Space Ecosystem Development Programme, to which the Accelerator programme belongs, plays a significant role in delivering on the goals and ambitions of the National Space Strategy, particularly levelling up the UK Space economy.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
11
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity.
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement;
and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result.
If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 March 2025
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 11 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 March 2025
Local time
11:00am
Place
Electronically
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.3) Additional information
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal forthis procurement.
To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link
https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.
If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS24019 or itt_1970.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom