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title: "PS25352 - UKSAC25_01111 Space Sector Skills Survey"
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# PS25352 - UKSAC25_01111 Space Sector Skills Survey

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f72f395-78f1-461a-89f2-baac233d2ae1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UK Space Agency's Space Sector Skills Survey has progressed to the Award stage, with a contract valued at £547,913.25 awarded to IFF Research Ltd. Managed by UK SBS, the survey covers Research and Development Services within the Consulting Industry across various global locations, including the UK and European territories. The project is part of a multi-year programme ending in February 2030, with the tender initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. The procurement process follows a selective method, promoting healthy competition among suitable businesses.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in the space sector. It is ideal for SMEs, given that the contract is accessible to small and medium enterprises. Businesses with insights into workforce research and consultancy services can leverage this programme to expand their portfolio in the space sector, a field with increasing demand for skilled workforce insights. The awarded contract to IFF Research Ltd illustrates the potential for engagement with large-scale and longstanding projects, presenting strategic growth avenues in a burgeoning industry.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6126 DPS Research & Insights Framework. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is commissioning a multi-year programme of workforce research to deliver up to three iterations of the Space Sector Skills Survey: 2025-26 (V3), 2027-28 (V4), and potentially 2029-30 (V5).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e24ed1-44a9-4297-a8f0-330375838d54 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £547,913 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e24ed1-44a9-4297-a8f0-330375838d54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e24ed1-44a9-4297-a8f0-330375838d54
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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