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title: "PS26172 - USB Technical Expert Support Service"
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# PS26172 - USB Technical Expert Support Service

Buyer: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d86762d-abc6-46a6-b9fe-c34d409dd05f

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## Summary

DSIT procured a specialist technical expert support service for the UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space Portfolio. The service supports the successful delivery of Unlocking Space programmes and their participants by providing expert technical and commercialisation knowledge of the space sector, together with advice and guidance. The requirement is classified as research, development and related consultancy services. Delivery may cover the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is a professional services opportunity for a space-sector advisory business, experienced consultancy or suitably formed consortium able to support public programmes and their participants.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a mini-competition and selective call-off under the GCA RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services dynamic purchasing system. The contract was awarded to Space Professionals Partnership Ltd on 3 September 2026 for £1,500,000. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 29 March 2030. The tender submission deadline was 7 August 2026 at 14:00. DSIT is the buyer. The procurement was identified as a services contract and was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is active, with one supplier selected for the Technical Expert Support Service.

Although this contract has already been awarded, it provides a clear indication of the capability this buyer requires in space-sector support. A credible future competitor would need knowledgeable specialists who understand both space technology and the commercialisation of space-based activity, and who can turn that expertise into practical guidance for government programmes and their participants. Relevant organisations include specialist space consultancies, technical advisory firms, programme delivery partners and consortia combining these capabilities. Experience of supporting innovation or development programmes, explaining complex technical issues to varied audiences, and advising on routes from technical potential to commercial use would strengthen a competing offer. The requirement is suitable for an SME-sized supplier with the capacity to provide sustained expert support across a broad geographic remit.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Brief Description of Requirement The Unlocking Space Portfolio is seeking to place a call-off contract with a knowledgeable and experienced delivery partner (or consortium) to provide specialist technical and commercialisation knowledge of the space sector, to support and give guidance to the Unlocking Space programmes and their participants within the UK Space Agency. The delivery partner will deliver the Technical Expert Support Service, which will enable successful delivery of the Unlocking Space programmes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84471fd5-e873-4433-81e1-aa76f3ccfae1 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1LF |
| 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 Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2026 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84471fd5-e873-4433-81e1-aa76f3ccfae1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84471fd5-e873-4433-81e1-aa76f3ccfae1
  11th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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