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title: "Report on the role and impact of academia on the UK Space Sector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f76c"
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published: "2025-12-17"
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# Report on the role and impact of academia on the UK Space Sector

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f76c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, a public undertaking located in Didcot, United Kingdom, as the buyer. The tender titled "Report on the role and impact of academia on the UK Space Sector" focuses on the research consultancy services industry and falls under a limited competition, below-threshold procurement method. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £70,740 in total. Key dates include the start of the contract on 18 November 2025 and its completion by 28 February 2026. The supplier for this contract is Know Consulting Limited, a large business based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the space sector and academia-related research and training. It is well-suited for businesses looking to enhance their profile in a specialised industry and expand their presence within government and industry strategy planning. As the contract is centred on the UK Space Sector, businesses with innovative approaches to research and who are able to navigate academic impacts on industry practices are likely to benefit from competing for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

To produce a baseline document for use in strategy planning on the role and impact of academia in the space sector for both industry and Government, covering all aspects of academic-related research and training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083655-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNOW CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 10:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083655-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083655-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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