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Research and subscription services

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, located in Moor Row, North West England, has completed a public procurement process titled "Research and subscription services," focused on the subscription services industry. The procurement, initiated as a selective tender, involved a "Call-off from a framework agreement" and was awarded on 17th March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,930,000 GBP, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will span until 31st March 2028. Though the tender process has been completed, this procurement exemplifies opportunities within the services category.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialised research and subscription services. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with a focus on subscription services can benefit from similar future opportunities by aligning with the procurement methods favoured by large entities like the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Businesses positioned to offer innovative and scalable subscription services would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes, fostering business growth and development within this industry.

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Notice Title

Research and subscription services

Notice Description

Research and subscription services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75d31063-4d25-4bf7-8ac4-5ddac52c5180
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a733cf4-201e-479e-85c4-09b5e2b31bb7
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

GARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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