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STEP Transition Partner

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Feb 2023 at 17:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has awarded the contract for the STEP Transition Partner tender to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. The procurement process falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with a contract period starting from January 15, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2025. The tender had an open procedure as the procurement method, with a tender period closing on October 20, 2022. The contracting authority, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, located at Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, is seeking a Transition Partner to aid in programme transition activities.

This procurement opportunity offers growth prospects for businesses specializing in business and management consultancy services. Companies with expertise in general management consultancy and business development consultancy services are well-suited to compete. The tender is open to businesses across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Small and medium-sized enterprises are eligible to participate in this opportunity, presenting a chance for such businesses to expand their operations through collaboration with the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP Transition Partner

Notice Description

Between May 2022 and March 2024 STEP will establish the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of this delivery organisation, in readiness for it to take on leadership of the programme from April 2024 (again, subject to Government approvals). It is planned to legally form the new body on 1 Apr 23. For the IOC to be reached the organisation must have established the processes, systems, procedures, knowledge, capabilities and planning assumptions to enable execution of a leadership role from April 2024. The STEP programme is looking for a Transition Partner to help UKAEA prepare for the programme to transfer to its next phase of operations. The objective of this partnership is to support a dedicated UKAEA team which will design, establish, integrate, stand up and begin operation of the corporate and programme infrastructure required for Tranche 2 of the programme and beyond.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665d7187-2c0a-41af-8e2e-98be2fd0d2fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Joanne Davies
Contact Email
joanne.davies@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

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