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PS25108 - Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2025 - MC

UK SBS

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK SBS has reached the award stage for the project titled "PS25108 - Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2025 - MC," focusing on research services under CPV classification 73110000. This initiative, active since 2010, aims to analyse the UK space sector in the 2023/24 financial year and the 2025 calendar year. The award notice specifies that Know Consulting Ltd has been selected through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract will run from 26th February 2026 to 30th September 2026, covering various geographical locations including the UK and the British Oversea Territories. The financial value of the contract is set at £91,120 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, evidenced by the involvement of Know Consulting Ltd, an SME itself. Businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in the space sector, stand to benefit from such engagements by contributing to substantial data assessment efforts that influence public policy and industry priorities. The project fosters continuity in data collection, offering business growth pathways aligned with shaping the UK's national space strategy, thus providing significant scope for those adept in analytical and research capacities to expand their influence and portfolio.

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Notice Title

PS25108 - Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2025 - MC

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services - Research & Insights DPS - RM6126 Brief Overview of the Requirement Initiated in 2010, the Size & Health study is the UK's definitive evidence base for the space sector. It is used to: - Assess the sector's scale and vitality. - Inform industry and government activity and priorities. - Input into the formulation of UK space policy. - Track progress towards policy objectives, such as those set out in the National Space Strategy (NSS) The primary aim of this wave is to analyse key metrics for the 2023/24 financial year, as outlined in Table 1, with the exception of investment metrics, which will be assessed for the calendar year 2025. This wave will continue the general format and structure of previous iterations, using a shorter survey to collect updated data on a reduced set of metrics. This approach supports continuity in the time series, helps prevent further data ageing, and may improve data quality by reducing respondent burden. The selected metrics represent those most frequently used by the widest range of stakeholders and are therefore considered critical for inclusion in this light-touch wave.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68da0cba-c42b-433b-ac63-afe1886b78a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af84d432-d9c8-417b-ad6d-7d3d161a26a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,973 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SBS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOW CONSULTING

Further Information

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