Tender

Project Academy - Training and Educational Services

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Tender

21 Oct 2024 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, as part of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Group, is seeking to procure training and educational services under the "Project Academy - Training and Educational Services" title. This procurement is in the education and training services industry category, specifically targeting training providers with recognised awarding powers and a proven track record in project management education. The services are required across multiple regions in the North West, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with proposals due by 3rd February 2025. The framework agreement spans six years starting from 1st January 2026, potentially extending up to nine years, with an estimated value ranging from £15m to £18.2m. This open procedure allows broad participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for training providers, particularly those with established expertise in delivering advanced project management education. It’s especially suited for academic organizations accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM). The winning provider will benefit from collaborating with Sellafield Ltd to develop bespoke courses tailored to evolving requirements over the agreement duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) may find this opportunity less suitable due to the scale and specific requirements outlined, but established educational institutions with relevant accreditation and capabilities can leverage this framework to achieve substantial growth and enhance their market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Academy - Training and Educational Services

Notice Description

Sellafield Ltd and the NDA Group require the provision of programme and project related short courses, professional qualifications and degree programmes in a variety subjects related to the delivery of our Programmes and Projects. Sellafield Ltd will be the primary interface for the procurement of Project Academy services on behalf of the NDA group of companies which currently comprises; * Sellafield Ltd. * Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) - previously known as Magnox Ltd. and Dounreay Restoration Sites Ltd. * Nuclear Waste Services Ltd. (NWS) - Previously known as Low Level Waste Ltd. (LLWR) and Radioactive Waste Management Ltd. (RWML) * International Nuclear Services (INS) and its subsidiary Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd. (PNTL) - trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions Limited (NTS) * The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and its subsidiary NDA Archives Ltd. It is essential that the Training Provider be a 'Recognised Body' and have awarding powers granted under The Education (Recognised Bodies) (England) Order 2013. It is however recognised that the Training Provider may choose to use subcontractors to deliver the breadth of training and educational services required. The Training Provider or its chosen subcontractor(s) should have a proven track record of delivering Project Management Education to PhD / Master's Degree level and be a current Association for Project Management (APM) Accredited Academic organisation. As the Project Academy evolves over the duration of this framework agreement, it is essential that the Training Provider work collaboratively with Sellafield Ltd to develop additional bespoke courses to meet demand. The Framework Agreement will be between Sellafield Ltd and the successful Training Provider who will procure the services on behalf of the NDA Group of companies listed above. The framework will be for a period of 6 years, with the option to extend for a further 3 to maximum of 9 years. The estimated value is within a range of PS15m to PS18.2m across the 9 year duration, with PS16.6m being the mid-point based on the anticipated scope and volume. Sellafield Ltd gives no guarantee as to the actual spend. This procurement will be managed via the shared service Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) OneNDA eCommercial Systems powered by Atamis, which can be accessed via the URL https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome . Once you have registered on Atamis, you can access all documentation and submit a response using the record reference C8351.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db363c23-ad52-4edc-a0c0-de3114bcb7f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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