Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Space Agency (UKSA)
Polaris House, Swindon, SN2 1SZ
Swindon
SN2 1SZ
Contact
Alexandra Richards
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
UK Space Agency
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Space Accelerator Business Support
Reference number
UKSAC22_0042
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding:
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 13th September 2022 at 14:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of Requirement
UK Space Agency provides technical advice on the government’s National Space Strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision. It delivers through a portfolio of programmes and projects which encourages the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development.
UK Space Agency (UKSA) wants to continue to develop and deliver a world class programme of business support that will encourage space entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their business, and enable them to commercialise their products and services sooner. We also want to identify companies from adjacent sectors with space applicable technologies and help to break down barriers to entry to the space sector. Growing and leveling-up the UK Space economy is an important goal in the National Space Strategy and for the UK Space Agency’s vision for the UK to lead the new space age, ensuring that the benefits of space reach everyone.
The UK Space Agency’s Local Growth Programme, to which the Business Support programme belongs, plays a significant role in delivering on the goals and ambitions of the National Space Strategy, particularly leveling up the UK Space economy.
Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) 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/.
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 UKSAC22_0042.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,409,570
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding:
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Tuesday, 13th September 2022 at 14:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of Requirement
UK Space Agency provides technical advice on the government’s National Space Strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision. It delivers through a portfolio of programmes and projects which encourages the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development.
UK Space Agency (UKSA) wants to continue to develop and deliver a world class programme of business support that will encourage space entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their business, and enable them to commercialise their products and services sooner. We also want to identify companies from adjacent sectors with space applicable technologies and help to break down barriers to entry to the space sector. Growing and leveling-up the UK Space economy is an important goal in the National Space Strategy and for the UK Space Agency’s vision for the UK to lead the new space age, ensuring that the benefits of space reach everyone.
The UK Space Agency’s Local Growth Programme, to which the Business Support programme belongs, plays a significant role in delivering on the goals and ambitions of the National Space Strategy, particularly leveling up the UK Space economy.
Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) 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/.
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 UKSAC22_0042.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-021926
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Entrepreneurial-Spark Ltd
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,409,570
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Swindon
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom