Planning

UK Space Agency Monitoring and Evaluation Services

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

20 Mar 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is preparing to launch a series of tenders for Monitoring and Evaluation Services, as indicated in a Prior Information Notice. These tenders pertain to the categories within the evaluation consultancy services sector. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the anticipated launch of competitions scheduled between 16th April and 29th May 2026. The opportunities involve evaluations of various programmes, including the UK Space Agency growth/ecosystems portfolio, the National Space Operations Centre, and European Space Agency activities. A webinar for interested suppliers will be held on 9th April 2026. The tenders are expected to be conducted under the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System and are open to suppliers who meet specific criteria, although these filters will only be disclosed upon tender issuance.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities in space-related programmes. Companies with expertise in research analysis, space agency activities, or government evaluations may find these tenders conducive to business growth. With a total estimated budget of £1,000,000 across the three planned service contracts, there is a lucrative landscape for consultancy firms that can meet the predefined requirements. Interested parties should take this early notice as a chance to strategise their resource planning and ensure readiness to compete. The UK Space Agency, a national authority operating out of the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Didcot, will oversee the process. Engaging in this tender could not only pave the way for new business avenues but also bolster a firm's credentials in public service consultancy.

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Notice Title

UK Space Agency Monitoring and Evaluation Services

Notice Description

**This Prior Information Notice is NOT a call for competition, it is a publication of information in relation to upcoming competitions. Please note all competitions are subject to internal approvals and budgets and timetables are indicative only at this stage** UK Space Agency is publishing this notice to indicate its intention to launch three competitions relating to monitoring and evaluation services in Q2 2026. All three competitions will be launched to suppliers who meet the relevant filter criteria on the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. As all of these tenders are likely to launch in a similar time period, we are providing early notice to the market to assist with resource planning. UKSAC26_0020 will relate to an evaluation of the UK Space Agency growth/ecosystems portfolio. UKSAC26_0027 will relate to an evaluation of the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC), which has already been specified in a previous PIN. UKSAC26_0030 will relate to an evaluation of European Space Agency activity. All three tenders are intending to launch between 16th April and 29th of May. UKSA will be hosting a webinar for interested suppliers on Thursday the 9th of April at 11:00. Please register to attend using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/upcoming-uk-space-agency-monitoring-and-evaluation-requirements-tickets-1985579062426?aff=oddtdtcreator Please note UKSA will not disclose information about the filters it is using for requirements ahead of tender issue: this is to avoid suppliers artificially changing their filters in order to meet requirements they are not suitable for.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Three Monitoring and Evaluation service contracts - budgets to be confirmed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06706f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025812-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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