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title: "PS25149 - UKSA25_0043 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Growth Pathway"
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# PS25149 - UKSA25_0043 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Growth Pathway

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa2b5611-95b5-41e0-9b6c-faa67ea5fb90

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## Summary

The contract titled "PS25149 - UKSA25_0043 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Growth Pathway" was awarded under a selective procurement process following a mini-competition within the CCS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services scheme. The buyer, UK SBS, based in Swindon, appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the supplier on 22 August 2025, with services to be delivered from 26 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. This initiative falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and spans multiple regions including the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement stage documented is the Award stage, having closed the tender period on 5 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in space and geospatial services, particularly those with specialised capabilities in business consulting and advisory services aimed at enhancing investor-readiness within the space sector. Companies, particularly SMEs, that offer innovative solutions for overcoming financial barriers in the space industry could greatly benefit. The project is crucial for those looking to engage with UKSA and align with broader strategic aims to unlock private capital in the sector, offering an excellent chance to collaborate with other initiatives within the ecosystem.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services. Brief Description of Requirement The Unlocking Space for Investment team are seeking a capable and experienced delivery partner (or consortium) to design and deliver the next iteration of the Growth Pathway, a targeted learning and engagement programme with an advisory and business consulting services provision for space businesses, aimed at catalysing investment into the UK space sector. This procurement aims to appoint a supplier who can deliver a high-quality, scalable programme that supports industry in overcoming access to finance barriers relating to investor-readiness. The Growth Pathway is a key component of USI's broader work to unlock private capital for the space sector and will be delivered in close coordination with other USI initiatives. Delivery partners are expected to collaborate closely with UKSA and the wider ecosystem to ensure aligned delivery, reinforce programme outcomes, and remain responsive to evolving market needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810f2704-1d93-4ae8-901c-e11bd3c718b8 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,990 |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810f2704-1d93-4ae8-901c-e11bd3c718b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/810f2704-1d93-4ae8-901c-e11bd3c718b8
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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