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title: "PS25117 - UKSAC25_0015 - Technical Assurance and R&D Support - Lot 2"
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# PS25117 - UKSAC25_0015 - Technical Assurance and R&D Support - Lot 2

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1401607c-0b6c-4b67-a455-94cca47aab4a

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## Summary

This procurement process conducted by UK SBS focuses on the enhancement of technical assurance and R&D support under the CPV classification of "Research and development services and related consultancy services." The award notice highlights the completion of a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6235 for Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services, with Space Professionals Partnership Ltd being awarded the contract. The contract commenced on 9th September 2025 and will run until 31st August 2027, covering various locations including the UK, Europe, and worldwide territories. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, completed by a tender period that ended on 24th July 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in research and development, geospatial services, and technical consultancy. Target businesses particularly suited for this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing specialist external resources. With a contract valued at £292,000, businesses specialising in the industry category of services can benefit by expanding their market reach across diverse geographical regions supplied within the procurement scope. This dynamic opportunity enables businesses to leverage their technical expertise to respond quickly to requests and enhance support capabilities for organisations like OCE. Businesses able to offer such flexible and rapid responses would find this tender particularly beneficial in terms of expanding their portfolio and gaining experience in government contracts.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS DPS RM6235 - Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS. Brief Description of Requirement The OCE is aiming to enhance its technical capability by utilising specialist external resources where needed - often with fast-paced demands from across the wider Agency and industry. This requirement shall help meet that demand by giving the OCE a flexible way to procure impartial support from external technical expertise, allowing the OCE to deliver the services described above using expertise not currently sitting within the team, as well as add the ability to react quickly to support requests where OCE do not have the resource bandwidth, as well as bolster OCE technical support to projects quickly where needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f49a87d-3a61-4a22-8a57-056218950ddb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £292,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SBS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPACE PROFESSIONALS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f49a87d-3a61-4a22-8a57-056218950ddb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f49a87d-3a61-4a22-8a57-056218950ddb
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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