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Independent investigation support

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has awarded a contract for "Independent investigation support" within the Internal Audit Services category, specifically in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed under a call-off from the CCS RM6310 framework, utilised a selective method. The contract, valued at £45,000, commenced on 23rd February 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026. This award stage was published on 13th March 2026, detailing the participation of RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP as the supplier.

This tender offers potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements. With a focus on supporting independent investigations in the nuclear sector, companies capable of navigating complex regulatory landscapes will find this opportunity appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the suitability criterion favouring SME participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent investigation support

Notice Description

Independent investigation support A call off from CCS RM6310 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58dffd57-b0c1-421b-a491-5654895a9d69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f306703-d6f2-4d13-af06-c35597c92e4a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOOR ROW
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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