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title: "PS24309 - DQS Study 2 (UKSAC24_0123)"
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# PS24309 - DQS Study 2 (UKSAC24_0123)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bcd41cb-dba0-4a74-8355-caa26b27a587

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) awarded a contract for the "PS24309 - DQS Study 2 (UKSAC24_0123)" on 13th January 2025. This contract, procured by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), falls under the industry category of research services (CPV: 73110000) and is focused on a study project within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below the threshold, fitting within the 'limited' category. The contract commencement date was set for 22nd January 2025 with an end date of 28th March 2025. The total value of the contract is £20,800 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for firms specialising in research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses well-suited for this tender are those with expertise in conducting research studies, and those capable of meeting the project requirements within the stipulated timeframe. The contract was awarded to SKAO, an SME based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, showcasing how competitive quotations can offer a platform for small businesses to win significant contracts and expand their portfolios through government-related projects.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been procured via a competitive quotation for UK Space Agency (UKSA) - DQS Study 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddf8431-0b2f-424a-9eaf-1dee2458d2e9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,800 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| 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 | SKAO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddf8431-0b2f-424a-9eaf-1dee2458d2e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ddf8431-0b2f-424a-9eaf-1dee2458d2e9
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67e10fd1-7d98-4b6b-bc44-32220db37d31

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