Award

PS25019 - UKSAC24_0119 - Delivery Partner to develop businesses via the UKSA Accelerator

UK SPACE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2025 at 07:28

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The UK's public procurement process concerning the development of businesses via the UKSA Accelerator, conducted by the UK Space Agency, has reached the award stage. The contract, titled "PS25019 - UKSAC24_0119 - Delivery Partner to develop businesses via the UK Space Agency Accelerator," falls under the industry category of business development consultancy services. This open procedure contract is valued at £500,000. The UK Space Agency sought bids by 24th March 2025, with Entrepreneurial-Spark Limited selected as the supplier. The procurement process was executed using an open method via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, and the award was made on 15th May 2025. The procurement region is specified as the UK.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept at supporting and accelerating business development. Companies with a focus on innovation, research, and development can leverage this contract to establish a robust foothold within the thriving UK space sector, which is crucial for the national economy. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, technical services and those with experience in engaging with government bodies would be well-positioned to enhance their growth pipeline through similar opportunities, aligning with the goals of the National Space Strategy. This contract award demonstrates a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and business growth in the space industry, providing a platform for SMEs to collaborate and develop strategic innovations.

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Notice Title

PS25019 - UKSAC24_0119 - Delivery Partner to develop businesses via the UKSA Accelerator

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 24th March 2025 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency is looking to engage a world class supplier to deliver the UK Space Agency Accelerator. Established and operated for just under five years, the UK Space Agency. Accelerator provides quality support to businesses, giving them the tools and experience they need to drive their own growth. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UKSBS will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS24019 or itt_1970.

Lot Information

Lot 1

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 24th March 2025 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency is looking to engage a world class supplier to deliver the UK Space Agency Accelerator. Established and operated for just under five years, the UK Space Agency. Accelerator provides quality support to businesses, giving them the tools and experience they need to drive their own growth. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UKSBS will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS24019 or itt_1970.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030767-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Additional Buyers

UK SPACE AGENCY (UKSA)

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
portia.bircher@ukspaceagency.gov.uk, professionalservises@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 734000

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTREPRENEURIAL-SPARK

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