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Space Census Datasets to Inform Space Sector Skills Survey

UK SPACE AGENCY

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17 Dec 2025 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of datasets through the project "Space Census Datasets to Inform Space Sector Skills Survey." This procurement falls under the category of services within the research and development field. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, with the UK Space Agency operating as the buying organisation. Situated at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, the agency completed the tender process, with the award finalised on 17th December 2025. The associated contract will commence on 23rd December 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for companies within the space sector, particularly those involved in research and consultancy services. "SPACE SKILLS LTD," an SME based in London, has been chosen as the supplier for this award. For business growth, firms with expertise in developing space sector insights and datasets would be well-positioned for similar opportunities, as these engagements often involve partnerships with public sector entities like the UK Space Agency. The direct nature of the procurement indicates opportunities for businesses with unique assets or intellectual property to offer their services without competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

Space Census Datasets to Inform Space Sector Skills Survey

Notice Description

Purchase of two datasets from historic space census activities, which are the intellectual property of the Space Skills Alliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f85f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084069-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£21,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SPACE SKILLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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