---
title: "Partnership Agreement with The Scout Association"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d83"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2025-10-30"
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# Partnership Agreement with The Scout Association

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d83

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, has engaged in a partnership agreement with The Scout Association. This contract, which falls under the education and training services category, was established to sponsor the Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers Space Badges for the years 2025/26. The procurement method used was direct and fell below the competitive threshold, meaning no competition was involved. The contract commenced on 21 July 2025 and will conclude at the end of March 2026. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom, involving communications mailings, a partner webpage, social media posts, and metrics reporting.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those that specialise in the development and sponsorship of youth programmes. The partnership with The Scout Association, known for its extensive outreach and educational initiatives, is ideal for large scale or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that share a commitment to fostering youth development and engagement in science-related activities. By combining educational services with membership organisation services, there is a potential for robust brand visibility and community impact throughout the UK, making it a lucrative endeavour for businesses looking to create lasting partnerships with substantial reach and societal benefits.

## Notice

Sponsorship of the Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers Space Badges for 2025/26, including Comms mailings, partner webpage, social media posts and metrics reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069723-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SCOUT SERVICES LTD T/A THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION; THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069723-2025
- 11 Jul 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039210-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069723-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039210-2025
  11th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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