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title: "PS22291 - UKSAC22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract"
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# PS22291 - UKSAC22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8387f280-a386-4a47-b602-44e30d6d037f

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded an open procurement process for the "PS22291 - UKSAC22_0017 - Disaster Charter Strategic Support Contract," targeting the research and development services and related consultancy sector. This award notice, not a call for competition, outlines modifications to the contract, extending its value and duration. Initially set to run from 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2025, the contract is now extended until 31st March 2026. The contract, awarded to Ordinal Space Ltd, supports the UK Space Agency's leadership role in the Charter, ensuring efficient collaboration with data providers and raising awareness within the UK Government and selected overseas partners. Located in Swindon, this strategically important project supports the delivery of a three-year strategic support arrangement under an open procedure, with significant enhancements in contract management.

This tender offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a significant opportunity to engage in high-level strategic consultancy and support services. By partnering with the UK Space Agency, companies can play a crucial role in interfacing with national and international stakeholders, thus broadening their portfolio and expertise in handling strategic engagements at a governmental level. The requirement for suitably qualified and experienced personnel means businesses with a robust capability in research, development, and strategic consultancy are well-suited to benefit from this collaboration, fostering substantial growth and open avenues within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

****Modification of the contract**** Contract variation 001 - to increase the total contract value by PS52,930 ex VAT Contract variation 002 - to increase the total contract value by PS52,930 ex VAT Contract variation 003 - to increase the total contract value by PS37,850 ex VAT Contract variation 004 - to increase the total contract value by PS5,140 ex VAT Contract variation 005 - to increase the total contract value by PS10,930 ex VAT Contract variation 006 - to increase the total contract value by PS46,051 ex VAT and to extend contract end date to 31st March 2026 Contract variation 007 - to increase the total contract value by PS17,500 ex VAT ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The UK has been a Charter member since 2005 and wishes to continue to play an active leadership role. UKSA has a requirement for specialist strategic support to ensure the Charter is performing effectively, interfacing effectively with existing and any potential new data providers and users and ensuring there is optimal awareness and uptake of the Charter within the UK Government and with selected overseas partners. This Invitation to Tender is therefore intended to: * Explore the current UK market and award a new contract for a term of three years between 1st November 2022 and 31st October 2025. * Establish a long term, contract support arrangement which provides Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel/Resources to work alongside the Agency, associated UK data providers and Charter bodies, as the UK's representative on the Charter Executive Secretariat. * Build additional continuity within the existing contract format, by setting a requirement for there to be more than one strategic engagement lead, to cover should the prime become unavailable for any reason.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6165ab4-ac0b-4722-b250-e4b955420e27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £533,659 |
| 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 | ORDINAL SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 12:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6165ab4-ac0b-4722-b250-e4b955420e27
- 13 Aug 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6165ab4-ac0b-4722-b250-e4b955420e27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6165ab4-ac0b-4722-b250-e4b955420e27
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f6c322de-c895-4f5b-a116-6cedc1bd37d7

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