--- title: "Accelerating Investment Export Pathway" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b35c07e-cbcd-4017-ace0-973a57ae4d9e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b35c07e-cbcd-4017-ace0-973a57ae4d9e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b35c07e-cbcd-4017-ace0-973a57ae4d9e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b35c07e-cbcd-4017-ace0-973a57ae4d9e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2025-07-25" --- # Accelerating Investment Export Pathway Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b35c07e-cbcd-4017-ace0-973a57ae4d9e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b35c07e-cbcd-4017-ace0-973a57ae4d9e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b35c07e-cbcd-4017-ace0-973a57ae4d9e.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency, based in Swindon, England, is spearheading a new procurement process titled "Accelerating Investment Export Pathway." This initiative, classified under the research and development services category, aims to bolster the UK’s economic growth by promoting international trade through space technologies. The procurement, currently in its planning stage, is set to be executed via a selective method involving a call-off from the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). With a total contract value of £500,000, inclusively supporting SMEs, the project duration spans from 15 September 2025 to 20 March 2026. Key documentation corresponding to this opportunity was last updated on 25 July 2025, marking it as an imminent prospect for established network participants. This tender presents significant potential for business expansion, particularly for SMEs ready to enhance their export capabilities in the space sector. It seeks partners or consortia that can deliver a world-class programme focused on market entry, tailored advice, capacity building, and regulatory guidance. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in business services, law, marketing, or consulting, and those with a strategic interest in scaling to international markets. The inclusion of financial assistance and trade missions further underscores its appeal to enterprises aiming for global reach. Engaging with such a project can offer extensive networking opportunities and access to resources crucial for navigating international regulations and tapping into new markets. ## Notice *This notice has been updated on 25th of July to confirm this opportunity is now issued. Please note we are unable to issue DPS opportunities to any new suppliers who were not registered on the DPS at the point of issue, or not registered under relevant filters used.* Accelerating Investment is part of the Accelerating Business Growth portfolio in the Space Ecosystem Development team. The Accelerating Investment Export Pathway builds on a successful Accelerating Investment pilot in 2024/25 which funded investment focused accelerators. The focus of this Accelerating Investment initiative will be to support near ready SMEs to explore and make ready to successfully compete in international markets. The purpose of this intervention is to focus on upskilling the businesses to be ready to access the opportunities that the Department for Business and Trade provide and is aligned to the UK Space Agency corporate plan and priorities and HMG objectives for fostering economic growth by stimulating international trade. Economic and international growth ambitions are detailed in the National Space Strategy and Space Industrial Plan. The UK Space Agency wants to engage a partner or consortium of partners who will deliver the Accelerating Investment Export Pathway. The successful organisation will develop world class programme and deliver against the following objectives to accelerate the international growth of high potential businesses (who currently do not export), helping them to compete more effectively on a global scale. Key objectives are: Market Entry Support: Export Pathway will provide guidance and resources to help companies identify and enter new international markets effectively. Tailored Advice: Support participants by providing expertise and advice addressing the specific needs of each business and help them to create action plans to achieve identified goals. Capacity Building: Review business structure and provide advice and recommendations to strengthen the internal capabilities of businesses to sustain and grow their export activities. Networking Opportunities: Provide professional and peer networking opportunities to enhance the learning experience from experts and those who have successfully exported space technologies. Regulatory Guidance: Assist businesses in navigating the regulatory requirements of different countries. Financial Assistance: Provide access to funding and financial incentives to support export activities. Trade Mission: Organise a short trade mission having engaged with relevant authorities (such as DBT). Facilitate connections with potential international partners, clients, and investors. Total Contract Value: PS500,000.00 (inclusive of VAT) Intending to procure via call-off from the Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS by 28 July 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80d18ae-c663-4e7a-8fc0-97af6f1cf8ee | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 12:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80d18ae-c663-4e7a-8fc0-97af6f1cf8ee - 25 Jul 2025 at 12:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80d18ae-c663-4e7a-8fc0-97af6f1cf8ee - 18 Jun 2025 at 14:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80d18ae-c663-4e7a-8fc0-97af6f1cf8ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b80d18ae-c663-4e7a-8fc0-97af6f1cf8ee 25th July 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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