UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Engagement of an interim Finance Business Partner to work in the Edinburgh office for approximately three months, engaged in-scope of IR35 on PAYE payroll of an umbrella company under the appointed supplier Livingston James Limited (registered company no. SC363639).

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Award notice for conference hotel hire.

This is a Contract award Notice following a VEAT notice to inform the Market that UK Space Agency has direct award the contract to Satellite Applications Catapult Limited. To develop identify suitable applications of space technology and approaches to address the key issues that are restricting the uptake of space services for Government Operations

This is not an opportunity, but a Contract Award Notice following on from the publication of the VEAT notice on 16th April 2024 to inform the Market that UK Space agency has direct awarded the contract to Growbotics Space Limited who will further develop a current UK IOSM capabilities map and analyse what is missing for the UK to establish leadership in this field. It will build on the ongoing work by the UK Space IOSM Working Group to identify IOSM priorities for the UKSpace Sector.

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday, 22nd 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 The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). As part of its work to grow the space sector and promote the benefits of using space technology and services within the UK Government and around the globe, the UKSA is proud to be contribute to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, working alongside industry and international partners to assist those in need. The UK has been a Charter member since 2005 and wishes to continue to play an active leadership role. UKSA has a requirement for specialist strategic support to ensure the Charter is performing effectively, interfacing effectively with existing and any potential new data providers and users and ensuring there is optimal awareness and uptake of the Charter within the UK Government and with selected overseas partners. 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 prj_851.

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.

Later this year, the first satellite launch from UK soil will take place from Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay - making the UK the first country in Europe to launch into orbit. This will be followed by vertical launches from Sutherland in the Highlands and SaxaVord in the Shetlands next year. The UK Space Agency will use launch from the UK soil as an opportunity to inspire and engage young people, particularly those from under-represented groups about a) the role of space in improving life in earth and b) the job opportunities within the UK space sector through a nationwide awareness and engagement programme. Therefore as the UK's first space launch will be such a historic moment for the country, we want to use this opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and space entrepreneurs to ensure the future space talent pipeline. The UK Space Agency is already delivering a number of existing education activities to support our objective to: - Inspire and engage young people, particularly those from underrepresented groups, in order to encourage uptake of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math's) subjects with a view to building and sustaining the talent pipeline. We are looking to create an education outreach activity that will fit alongside our existing and ongoing Launch Year education activities, which include: - LogoLiftOff! competition which received over 10k entries from primary aged children; - Nanosat Design & Build competition for young people aged 16+ and; - CanSat competition for 14-22 year olds, which this year had 55 schools participate, more than double that of previous years.

The UK Space Agency has a requirement to test customer engines using the NSPTF in a timely manner. Therefore, ensuring the test facilities are ready and available to perform testing of engines and propulsion systems for customers to the NSPTF, and to support ensuring the continuing testing of hardware in the event of a facility breakdown. The facility incorporates a range of testing hardware. The service provider will provide the test cells for the facility, from small thrust engine testing (1N+) up to medium thrust testing (up to 1500N). The latter test chamber will have new equipment (vacuum generating plant, common vacuum manifold, plume intercooler, vacuum chamber etc), owned by the UK Space Agency, that will be operated and maintained by service provider. Provide technical support for facility operations and enter into a technical support contract for running the facility with UKSA. This will include responsibility for all safety aspects in national facility operations and to support ensuring the continuing testing of hardware in the event of a facility breakdown. Provide cost estimates for customers through liaison with the brokers (STFC).