PS25019 - UKSAC24_0119 - Delivery Partner to develop businesses via the UK Space Agency Accelerator

Concepts

• business development
• didcot
• research and development
• uk space agency
• uk sbs
• uk shared business services uk shared business services ltd
• uk shared business services
• uk shared business services ltd
• introduction uk shared business services
• space capabilities

Location

United Kingdom:

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 … 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

CPV Codes

• 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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/. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal forthis procurement. … 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.