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title: "PS25206 - External Administrative & Engagement Support UK Space Frontiers 2035 Astro, Planetary & Helio PILOT initiative"
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# PS25206 - External Administrative & Engagement Support UK Space Frontiers 2035 Astro, Planetary & Helio PILOT initiative

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89e90610-0d72-47a9-90b8-2f13ca2357a9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, has reached the award stage for the tender titled "PS25206 - External Administrative & Engagement Support UK Space Frontiers 2035 Astro, Planetary & Helio PILOT initiative." Falling under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, this award notice is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four, Lot 1. The procurement addresses needs within the United Kingdom and is tied to advancing UK involvement in space missions. The tender period concluded on 10 October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 3 November 2025 and set to end on 30 June 2026. The award, valued at £64,000, was announced on 13 November 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in space research and development, particularly those capable of fostering academic-industrial partnerships. Companies well-suited to compete in such tenders include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Changewell Consulting Ltd, the awarded supplier, which demonstrates that even smaller firms can successfully engage in high-profile projects by leveraging frameworks like MCF4. The initiative encourages collaboration within the UK scientific community, aiming to expand participation in future European Space Agency missions and other UK-led initiatives, thus positioning businesses to contribute to a thriving and innovative space sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 1 . Brief Description of Requirement UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astro, Planetary and Helio will deliver several key outcomes. It will establish a clear and unified vision for UK participation in European Space Agency (ESA)-led missions while retaining the flexibility to pursue bilateral and UK-led initiatives. The framework will provide a robust mechanism for prioritising scientific goals, balancing ambition with feasibility. By fostering broad community engagement, it will ensure a sense of ownership and reflect the collective expertise and aspirations of the UK scientific community. Engaging industry expertise through organisations like UKSpace, the UK's space trade association, may also foster academic-industrial partnerships, further enhancing collaboration and innovation within the sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc861d5b-b19e-426b-80e7-1234ec1a5111 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 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 | CHANGEWELL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc861d5b-b19e-426b-80e7-1234ec1a5111

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc861d5b-b19e-426b-80e7-1234ec1a5111
  13th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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