Award

PS25163 - UKSAC25_0059 Accelerating Investment Export Pathway

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the "PS25163 - UKSAC25_0059 Accelerating Investment Export Pathway" by engaging KPMG LLP as the supplier. This award notice pertains to a contract valued at £318,455.5 and focuses on research and development consultancy services, with additional emphasis on market research services. The procurement was conducted under a mini-competition within the Research and Insights DPS RM6126, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was made on 30th September 2025, and the contract period spans from 15th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, with services to be delivered in OX11 0DF, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and market research within the space industry. It is particularly suited for SMEs aiming to develop international growth strategies and penetrate global markets. The focus on high-potential, early-stage space businesses that currently do not export poses an excellent opportunity for firms with expertise in accelerating business expansion. Such initiatives could provide a platform for SMEs to establish credibility and demonstrate their capability in delivering complex consultancy services, thus paving the way for future collaborations and contracts in the burgeoning global space sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25163 - UKSAC25_0059 Accelerating Investment Export Pathway

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Research and Insights DPS RM6126. The UK Space Agency wants to engage a supplier or consortium of suppliers who will deliver a pilot Accelerating Investment Export Pathway. The successful organisation will develop world class programme and deliver against the following objectives to accelerate the international growth of high potential, early-stage space businesses (who currently do not export), helping them to compete more effectively on a global scale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-941b828d-55b4-4fee-ad3b-0bced41753d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fb43954-3927-4172-a246-43a2eae0cf3f
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

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£318,455 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,455 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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