Scope
Reference
PS25072
Description
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This Procurement is being concluded as an Open Competition - Below Threshold
The UK Space Agency (UK Space Agency) plans to launch a 12-month pilot of the ESA Proposal Advice Service (ESA PAS). This service aims to fill key gaps in the preparation of bids for European Space Agency (ESA) contracts by UK entities, including academia and industry. The successful Supplier (delivering the service on UK Space Agency's behalf) will offer expert review of ESA contract bids, providing guidance on areas for improvements before bids are submitted to ESA. The goal of ESA PAS is to improve the competitiveness of UK entities in ESA programmes, increasing their chances of success and securing long-term industrial returns for the UK. The service will provide non-technical, tailored feedback and recommendations to enhance the quality of bids.
Contract 1. PS25072 - ESA Proposal Advice Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 July 2025
Contract dates
- 15 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 14 July 2026
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
This contract has the option to extend for 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
KI Bid Consulting Limited
12 Orchard Grange
Thornbury
BS35 1EW
United Kingdom
Email: kelly@ki-bidconsulting.com
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. PS25072 - ESA Proposal Advice Service
Contracting authority
UK Space Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTY-4245-MTJY
Quad Two Building 1st Floor, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX11 0DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon