Award

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

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 13:22

AwardUpdate

08 Sep 2025 at 09:57

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 07:22

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting on behalf of the UK Space Agency, initiated an open procurement process to secure a world-class supplier for the UK Space Agency Accelerator, as part of the Space Ecosystem Development Programme. The contract, identified as PS25019, focuses on business development consultancy services within the research and development sphere, catering specifically to the UK space sector. The procurement stage was categorised as 'award', with Entrepreneurial-Spark Limited being appointed as the supplier. The contract commenced on 15th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The award was published on 9th June 2025, with the financial aspects of the agreement amounting to £768,050.00, excluding VAT. The procurement follows an open procedure surpassing the threshold, wherein the submission deadline was 24th March 2025 at 11:00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in space-related research and development. The Accelerator provides tools and experience for entrepreneurial organisations seeking to enhance their capabilities and secure contracts within the UK's expanding space sector, which generates £16.5 billion annually and employs 47,000 individuals. Businesses specialising in developing greener and smarter solutions could greatly benefit from participating in this programme. With the UK Space Agency focused on catalysing investment and advancing scientific missions, companies that can provide innovative consultancy services have a substantial opportunity to expand their footprint within this strategically important market.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

***Modification of the Contract*** 001 - Contract has been increased by by PS224,800.00 Excluding VAT 002 - Contract has been increased by by PS48,850.00 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 PS16.5 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. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. All enquiries with respect to access to the eSourcing Portal and problems with functionality within the portal must be submitted to eSourcing Portal Helpdesk, not the Contracting Authority contact for this procurement. Phone 08000 698 632 Email customersupport@jaggaer.com Please note; the eSourcing Portal is a free self-registration portal. Bidders can complete the online registration at the following link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ Bidders should read all attachments, messages and the response envelopes located within the eSourcing Portal carefully before completing the bid submission. Failure to comply with any of these instructions for completion and submission of the bid submission may result in the rejection and exclusion of the bid. Bidders are advised therefore to acquaint themselves fully with the extent and nature of the specification requirements and contractual obligations. These instructions constitute the Conditions of bidding. Participation in the process automatically signals that the Bidder accepts these Conditions as part of the bidding process. All material issued in connection with this bidding process shall remain the property of the Contracting Authority and shall be used only for the purpose of this procurement. All Due Diligence Information shall be either returned to the Contracting Authority or securely destroyed by the Bidder (at the Contracting Authority's option) at the conclusion of the procurement. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d19cde5-2e79-43c6-80f9-0e6a1db6d2aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88eb99da-6e9f-4f43-9344-c969e12812ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£768,050 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Maria Znaiko
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
0734000

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

ENTREPRENEURIAL-SPARK

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