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

***Modification of the Contract*** 001 - Contract has been increased by by £224,800.00 Excluding VAT 002 - Contract has been increased by by £48,850.00 Excluding VAT ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION **** 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 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. 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 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/. 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.