---
title: "Space Census Datasets to Inform Space Sector Skills Survey"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f85f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# Space Census Datasets to Inform Space Sector Skills Survey

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f85f

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of datasets through the project "Space Census Datasets to Inform Space Sector Skills Survey." This procurement falls under the category of services within the research and development field. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, with the UK Space Agency operating as the buying organisation. Situated at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, the agency completed the tender process, with the award finalised on 17th December 2025. The associated contract will commence on 23rd December 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for companies within the space sector, particularly those involved in research and consultancy services. "SPACE SKILLS LTD," an SME based in London, has been chosen as the supplier for this award. For business growth, firms with expertise in developing space sector insights and datasets would be well-positioned for similar opportunities, as these engagements often involve partnerships with public sector entities like the UK Space Agency. The direct nature of the procurement indicates opportunities for businesses with unique assets or intellectual property to offer their services without competitive tendering.

## Notice

Purchase of two datasets from historic space census activities, which are the intellectual property of the Space Skills Alliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084069-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,850 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPACE SKILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 17:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084069-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084069-2025
  17th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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