--- title: "National Space Operations Centre: Monitoring and Evaluation 2026-2030" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06685c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06685c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06685c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06685c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2026-03-12" --- # National Space Operations Centre: Monitoring and Evaluation 2026-2030 Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06685c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06685c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06685c.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency, in collaboration with the UK Space Command and the Met Office, plans to procure evaluation consultancy services for its National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) under a planned tender. The focus of this procurement is to secure a contractor for monitoring and evaluation services from 2026 to 2030. Specifically, the centre requires independent scrutiny of its performance against established objectives, with a contracting model running initially for two years, extendable by another two years, and potentially until March 2030. This tender indicates a significant investment, valued at £1,000,000, falling under the services category. The procurement process is slated to be issued via the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, with the competitive bidding phase opening in April 2026, and the future notice expected on 18th June 2026. Participation is contingent upon registration on the DPS and meeting specific filter criteria, with the service delivery region earmarked for the UK. This contract poses substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, especially those experienced in complex, technical sectors such as space operations. The comprehensive nature of the contract, embodied in nine core work packages and an optional delivery model assessment, appeals to firms with expertise in strategic evaluation, economic and impact reviews, and benefits management. For businesses involved in such services, engaging with this tender offers a pathway to contribute to a project aligned with national security and space innovation, enhancing their portfolio within the space industry. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract could provide stable business growth for qualified vendors capable of meeting the service specifications and adherence to procurement procedures. ## Notice The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) is led by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) and UK Space Command in partnership with the Met Office. NSpOC combines and coordinates civil and military space domain awareness capabilities to enable UK space operations and protect our interests in space and on Earth from space related threats, risks, and hazards. The space domain represents a rapidly evolving and strategically significant operational environment, characterised by continuous advancements in global capabilities, technologies, policy frameworks, and mission priorities. In alignment with the UK Government's broader objectives for national security, resilience, and innovation in space, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) has been operating under its current model for the past year. NSpOC requires an independent monitoring and evaluation contractor to scrutinise its performance against benefits and objectives set out in its approved business case, which covers the period to 31st March 2030. UKSA is offering this contract on a 2+2 basis until 31st March 2028 with an option to extend to 31st March 2030 to ensure continuity of provision. **UKSA intends to launch this tender for competition in April 2026 and will be issuing via the Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System: it will only be open to bidders who are registered on the DPS and who meet the relevant filter criteria** ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Monitoring and Evaluation Contract will include 9 core work packages and one optional work package, with full details set out in the specification. The core work packages are: * WP1: Review of Existing Monitoring and Evaluation Plans * WP2: Benefits Monitoring Reporting * WP3: Process Evaluation * WP4: Literature Review * WP5: Impact Evaluation * WP6: Economic Evaluation * WP7: Monthly benefits reporting * WP8: Benefits Management Strategy * WP9: Project Management and Reporting Optional WP10 is a Delivery Model Assessment. Please note these work packages are indicative and subject to change in the final requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022323-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2026 at 13:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022323-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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