Space Catalyst Fund - Capability for Investors

Tender description

UK Space Agency is seeking to procure a training provider to provide a series of training to organisations working within the UK financial sector to support them in building their capability to effectively support the UK's Space sector. The training will be of paramount importance to the Agency's core objective of catalysing investment within the sector and we would expect the scope to include a series of modules on topics such as: UK and EU space policies, governance and financing Global space histories Space business planning New Space markets and market leaders Terminology and sector specific verbiage Partners will be expected to conduct at least two education pathways per year to be scheduled in accordance with the Agency's Direction. These sessions will be expected to take place in-person but it is expected that digital tools, such as podcasts, webinars, e-learning materials are used to supplement the learning pathway. The purpose of this early engagement notice is to provide advanced notice of our proposed procurement and to seek the market's feedback on the high level requirements for this opportunity. Respondents are directed to the attached document which further outlines the requirement, this should be considered prior to completing the questionnaire below: https://forms.office.com/e/9T8WVH3A1j Please note: 1) This notice is not a call for competition. 2) This procurement will be launched in due course by the publication of a Contract Notice or may be let through an appropriate alternative route (such as a framework or DPS) 3) UK Space Agency reserves the right not to commence any procurement or award any Contract in respect of this opportunity. 4) The information contained in this notice may be subject to change due to the impact of governance, assurance and regulatory changes. Insofar as is permitted by law, UK space Agency shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained / linked herein. 5) Failure to take part in the market sounding activity in connection with this notice shall not prevent an organisation from participating in any formal call for competition.