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title: "PS26136 - UKSAC26_0040 Unlocking Space for Investment - Investor Pathway"
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# PS26136 - UKSAC26_0040 Unlocking Space for Investment - Investor Pathway

Buyer: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a85514fe-4e13-4abe-bcd9-1ee978d20804

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) procured a scalable investor pathway programme focused on the space-enabled and geospatial services sector. The work is intended to address market gaps, attract new sources of capital, and build investor confidence and capability. It combines research and related consultancy with education and training services. Delivery is centred in the United Kingdom, with provision also identified across Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is a public-sector programme for a supplier able to design and deliver a high-quality investment-support offer across multiple markets and locations.

This procurement has been awarded following a mini-competition under the RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services arrangement. It used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and concluded with an active award to Exotopic Limited. The award was made on 3 September 2026 for £1,246,675, inclusive of the stated contract value, with a contract period from 3 September 2026 to 3 September 2030. The tender submission deadline was 4 August 2026 at 11:00. The procurement was for services and was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is an award outcome rather than an invitation to compete for this contract.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award demonstrates that DSIT buys structured investor-support programmes connected to space-enabled and geospatial services. A credible competitor would need to identify and address market gaps, attract varied sources of capital, and improve investors’ confidence and capability through a scalable programme. The requirement also points to a blend of research, consultancy, education and training, rather than a narrowly defined advisory assignment. Relevant organisations may include specialist investment, innovation, economic development, research, training or sector-development providers able to work across UK and international markets. The SME suitability indicates that smaller specialist businesses could be well placed, particularly where they can demonstrate delivery capacity, strong programme design and knowledge of the space and geospatial investment landscape.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services. Brief Description of Requirement This procurement aims to appoint a supplier who can deliver a high-quality, scalable programme that addresses market gaps, attracts new sources of capital, and builds investor confidence and capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb49a04-d5aa-46ea-99f3-a79365ef4c88 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 3 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,246,675 |
| 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 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 | Grey Consultants Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2026 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb49a04-d5aa-46ea-99f3-a79365ef4c88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdb49a04-d5aa-46ea-99f3-a79365ef4c88
  14th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://222.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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