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PS26172 - USB Technical Expert Support Service

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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11 Sep 2026 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

DSIT procured a specialist technical expert support service for the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space Portfolio. The service supports the successful delivery of Unlocking Space programmes and their participants by providing expert technical and commercialisation knowledge of the space sector, together with advice and guidance. The requirement is classified as research, development and related consultancy services. Delivery may cover the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is a professional services opportunity for a space-sector advisory business, experienced consultancy or suitably formed consortium able to support public programmes and their participants.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a mini-competition and selective call-off under the GCA RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Space Professionals Partnership Ltd on 3 September 2026 for £1,500,000. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 29 March 2030. The tender submission deadline was 7 August 2026 at 14:00. DSIT is the buyer. The procurement was identified as a services contract and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active, with one supplier selected for the Technical Expert Support Service.

Although this contract has already been awarded, it provides a clear indication of the capability this buyer requires in space-sector support. A credible future competitor would need knowledgeable specialists who understand both space technology and the commercialisation of space-based activity, and who can turn that expertise into practical guidance for government programmes and their participants. Relevant organisations include specialist space consultancies, technical advisory firms, programme delivery partners and consortia combining these capabilities. Experience of supporting innovation or development programmes, explaining complex technical issues to varied audiences, and advising on routes from technical potential to commercial use would strengthen a competing offer. The requirement is suitable for an SME-sized supplier with the capacity to provide sustained expert support across a broad geographic remit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26172 - USB Technical Expert Support Service

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Brief Description of Requirement The Unlocking Space Portfolio is seeking to place a call-off contract with a knowledgeable and experienced delivery partner (or consortium) to provide specialist technical and commercialisation knowledge of the space sector, to support and give guidance to the Unlocking Space programmes and their participants within the UK Space Agency. The delivery partner will deliver the Technical Expert Support Service, which will enable successful delivery of the Unlocking Space programmes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d86762d-abc6-46a6-b9fe-c34d409dd05f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84471fd5-e873-4433-81e1-aa76f3ccfae1
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 29 Mar 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
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1LF
Postcode Area
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

Space Professionals Partnership Ltd

Further Information

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