Award

PS25149 - UKSA25_0043 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Growth Pathway

UK SBS

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 14:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "PS25149 - UKSA25_0043 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Growth Pathway" was awarded under a selective procurement process following a mini-competition within the CCS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services scheme. The buyer, UK SBS, based in Swindon, appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the supplier on 22 August 2025, with services to be delivered from 26 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. This initiative falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and spans multiple regions including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement stage documented is the Award stage, having closed the tender period on 5 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in space and geospatial services, particularly those with specialised capabilities in business consulting and advisory services aimed at enhancing investor-readiness within the space sector. Companies, particularly SMEs, that offer innovative solutions for overcoming financial barriers in the space industry could greatly benefit. The project is crucial for those looking to engage with UKSA and align with broader strategic aims to unlock private capital in the sector, offering an excellent chance to collaborate with other initiatives within the ecosystem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25149 - UKSA25_0043 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Growth Pathway

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services. Brief Description of Requirement The Unlocking Space for Investment team are seeking a capable and experienced delivery partner (or consortium) to design and deliver the next iteration of the Growth Pathway, a targeted learning and engagement programme with an advisory and business consulting services provision for space businesses, aimed at catalysing investment into the UK space sector. This procurement aims to appoint a supplier who can deliver a high-quality, scalable programme that supports industry in overcoming access to finance barriers relating to investor-readiness. The Growth Pathway is a key component of USI's broader work to unlock private capital for the space sector and will be delivered in close coordination with other USI initiatives. Delivery partners are expected to collaborate closely with UKSA and the wider ecosystem to ensure aligned delivery, reinforce programme outcomes, and remain responsive to evolving market needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810f2704-1d93-4ae8-901c-e11bd3c718b8
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
£260,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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 SBS
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
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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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