Award

PS25258 - The Provision for Overseas Territories Space Requirements

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the awarding process for a contract titled "PS25258 - The Provision for Overseas Territories Space Requirements," aimed at fulfilling space-related services for the UK's Overseas Territories. Categorised under Research Consultancy Services (CPV code 73210000), this procurement falls within the services industry. The procurement method involved a selective approach through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6235 - Space Enabled and Geospatial Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract commenced on 8th January 2026 and will conclude on 27th March 2026, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. This constitutes an Award notice with the procurement stage marked complete, dated 21st January 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in space and geospatial consultancy services. The contract, valued at £69,930, showcases the commitment to leveraging niche expertise for governmental projects related to innovation and technology. Businesses capable of delivering similar requirements may see this as a viable avenue for growth and expansion within the public sector. The awarded contract to Actica Consulting Ltd., an SME, underscores the emphasis on engaging small to medium-sized enterprises, potentially encouraging similar firms to seek future opportunities within this realm.

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Notice Title

PS25258 - The Provision for Overseas Territories Space Requirements

Notice Description

*****This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition**** The requirement was sourced via Further Competition against Crown Commercial Services RM6235 - Space Enabled and Geospatial DPS to provide The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation & Technology acting through the UK Space Agency the provision for Overseas Territories Space Requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b518ce4e-cfc8-48d9-918f-d4680b52441d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581a8070-d199-47fe-9101-a830b379f62d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,930 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professional.services@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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