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UKSAC25_0084 - NSpOC Operational Analysis

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a contract for the UKSAC25_0084 - NSpOC Operational Analysis through a selective procurement method. This process was a mini-competition under the RM6235 - Space Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework. The procurement, classified under research services, was specific to the United Kingdom and took place with a total contract value of £140,788. The contract award was made on 7th November 2025, with the contract period running from 11th November 2025 to 27th March 2026. It represents the completion stage of the procurement process.

This awarded contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the research services industry, particularly those specialising in operational analysis within the space and geospatial services sector. The successful supplier, Know Consulting Limited, exemplifies the scope for SMEs to engage with governmental contracts and expand their clientele and capabilities by delivering specialised knowledge and expertise. Businesses adept in this field could potentially benefit from similar procurement opportunities facilitated by frameworks like RM6235, leveraging specific technical skills to meet niche government requirements.

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Notice Title

UKSAC25_0084 - NSpOC Operational Analysis

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a Mini Competition under the RM6235- Space Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework. UKSA had a requirement for NSpOC Operational Analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a3edd8e-e5aa-437e-b88f-430cdc3ee83f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22717635-6fb3-492c-99c5-7c41e404e065
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
£140,788 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Lauren Standfast
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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