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PS25149 - UKSA25_0043 - Unlocking Space for Investment - Growth Pathway

UK SBS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK SBS

Buyer Address: Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FF, England

Contact Email: professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
260990.0 GBP
Published
02 Sep 2025, 14:04
Deadline
05 Aug 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
25 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

***** 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.

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