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PS25234 - Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) Monitoring & Evaluation Partner (UKSAC25_0083)

UK Shared Business Services Limited

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27 Jul 2026 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

UK SBS bought monitoring and evaluation consultancy services for the UK Space Agency’s Space Clusters and Infrastructure Fund (SCIF). The appointed partner is responsible for working with SCIF on monitoring and evaluation activity, supporting assessment of the fund and its outcomes. This is a research, development and related consultancy requirement, classified under CPV 73000000. Delivery covers the United Kingdom and may also involve the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and other international locations. The requirement is relevant to research consultancies, evaluation specialists and organisations experienced in assessing public investment programmes, innovation initiatives or space-sector activity. UK SBS acted as the buying organisation for the procurement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Technopolis. The award was made on 17 February 2026 for £166,100 including the stated currency, with the contract running from 18 February 2026 to 30 June 2026. The procurement had an estimated value of £183,333.33. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, following a mini-competition. The tender submission deadline was 22 January 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation concerned the ability to provide the required monitoring and evaluation partner services for SCIF.

This award demonstrates demand from UK SBS and the UK Space Agency for specialist monitoring and evaluation support linked to a substantial public fund and the space sector. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need strong research and evaluation capability, including the ability to design and deliver robust monitoring frameworks, gather and analyse evidence, assess outcomes and produce clear findings for public-sector decision-makers. Experience of innovation, infrastructure, economic development or space-related programmes would be directly relevant, as would the capacity to work across the United Kingdom and potentially wider territories or international locations. Familiarity with public-sector research commissioning and the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System route would also strengthen a supplier’s position. The award shows that a sizeable specialist consultancy can meet this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25234 - Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund (SCIF) Monitoring & Evaluation Partner (UKSAC25_0083)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research and Insights DPS. Brief Description of Requirement UK Space Agency (UKSA) is seeking to procure a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Partner to work with the Space Clusters and Infrastructure Fund (SCIF).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f62ae095-cf26-4211-9b42-7684549c7177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9bbc422-d417-495d-a10f-240867bbe86e
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
£183,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 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
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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

Technopolis Limited

Further Information

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