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PS25352 - UKSAC25_01111 Space Sector Skills Survey

UK SBS

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UK Space Agency's Space Sector Skills Survey has progressed to the Award stage, with a contract valued at £547,913.25 awarded to IFF Research Ltd. Managed by UK SBS, the survey covers Research and Development Services within the Consulting Industry across various global locations, including the UK and European territories. The project is part of a multi-year programme ending in February 2030, with the tender initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. The procurement process follows a selective method, promoting healthy competition among suitable businesses.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in the space sector. It is ideal for SMEs, given that the contract is accessible to small and medium enterprises. Businesses with insights into workforce research and consultancy services can leverage this programme to expand their portfolio in the space sector, a field with increasing demand for skilled workforce insights. The awarded contract to IFF Research Ltd illustrates the potential for engagement with large-scale and longstanding projects, presenting strategic growth avenues in a burgeoning industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25352 - UKSAC25_01111 Space Sector Skills Survey

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is commissioning a multi-year programme of workforce research to deliver up to three iterations of the Space Sector Skills Survey: 2025-26 (V3), 2027-28 (V4), and potentially 2029-30 (V5).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f72f395-78f1-461a-89f2-baac233d2ae1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e24ed1-44a9-4297-a8f0-330375838d54
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£547,913 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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