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PS26136 - UKSAC26_0040 Unlocking Space for Investment - Investor Pathway

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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14 Sep 2026 at 12:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) procured a scalable investor pathway programme focused on the space-enabled and geospatial services sector. The work is intended to address market gaps, attract new sources of capital, and build investor confidence and capability. It combines research and related consultancy with education and training services. Delivery is centred in the United Kingdom, with provision also identified across Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is a public-sector programme for a supplier able to design and deliver a high-quality investment-support offer across multiple markets and locations.

This procurement has been awarded following a mini-competition under the RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services arrangement. It used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and concluded with an active award to Exotopic Limited. The award was made on 3 September 2026 for £1,246,675, inclusive of the stated contract value, with a contract period from 3 September 2026 to 3 September 2030. The tender submission deadline was 4 August 2026 at 11:00. The procurement was for services and was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is an award outcome rather than an invitation to compete for this contract.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award demonstrates that DSIT buys structured investor-support programmes connected to space-enabled and geospatial services. A credible competitor would need to identify and address market gaps, attract varied sources of capital, and improve investors’ confidence and capability through a scalable programme. The requirement also points to a blend of research, consultancy, education and training, rather than a narrowly defined advisory assignment. Relevant organisations may include specialist investment, innovation, economic development, research, training or sector-development providers able to work across UK and international markets. The SME suitability indicates that smaller specialist businesses could be well placed, particularly where they can demonstrate delivery capacity, strong programme design and knowledge of the space and geospatial investment landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26136 - UKSAC26_0040 Unlocking Space for Investment - Investor Pathway

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services. Brief Description of Requirement This procurement aims to appoint a supplier who can deliver a high-quality, scalable programme that addresses market gaps, attracts new sources of capital, and builds investor confidence and capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a85514fe-4e13-4abe-bcd9-1ee978d20804
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb49a04-d5aa-46ea-99f3-a79365ef4c88
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,246,675 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2030 4-5 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 1FF
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

Grey Consultants Ltd

Further Information

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