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NDA group approach to Communities of Practice

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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19 Sep 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NDA group approach to Communities of Practice" was managed by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based in Warrington, UK. This contract involves general management consultancy services and was awarded under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With a contract period starting on 8th September 2025 and ending on 8th December 2025, this tender focuses on employing and enhancing the use of NDA group collaboration tools like NDA Connect and SharePoint. The total contract value is GBP 36,049.83, and the procurement stage is now complete, having been awarded to Ove Arup and Partners Limited.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those equipped to optimise collaboration tools. Although the framework's call-off nature favours established relationships, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in digital collaboration systems and the ability to deliver within short timelines are well-suited to compete for such contracts. While it was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust frameworks for collaboration could find potential in exploring similar opportunities within government contracts.

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Notice Title

NDA group approach to Communities of Practice

Notice Description

NDA group approach to Communities of Practice utilising and maximising the use of the NDA group collaboration tools, NDA group Connect and NDA group SharePoint.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-894f83eb-6dc2-4692-ab8e-ff467923513a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f90750-d41c-4594-8a9c-63d111b790f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,049 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,049 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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