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Independent Assurance Reviews for the NDA group

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD

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10 Jul 2019 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation International Nuclear Services Ltd, which is seeking independent assurance reviews for the NDA group. This tender, classified under the CPV code for business and management consultancy services, is based in the UK and was finalised on 5th July 2019. The contract period commenced on 8th July 2019 and is set to conclude on 8th July 2023. The open procedure procurement method allows for a competitive tendering process, with a total contract value of £4,000,000 and a minimum value of £2,000,000. The tender was initially intended to close on 22nd April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in independent assurance and risk management services, to engage with the NDA Group. Businesses with experience in large-scale nuclear decommissioning projects or thematic assurance reviews would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling them to expand their engagement with the public sector and increase their market footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Assurance Reviews for the NDA group

Notice Description

NDA is proposing to award a framework contract to a sole provider for the provision of independent assurance reviews across the NDA Group. These independent assurance reviews will be commissioned by the NDA Group Risk and Assurance (GRA) Directorate, on behalf of the NDA Group. The NDA requires the supplier to be able to provide a broad range of assurance capability, experience and expertise to support the NDA Group Assurance Function to undertake independent assurance reviews or activities across the NDA Group. Such reviews will vary in terms of scope, complexity and duration. Ranging from detailed "deep dive" reviews of large scale complex nuclear decommissioning programmes and projects, GatewayTM life-cycle reviews, and broader thematic assurance reviews on topics such as lessons learned, design capability, Innovation and functional capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aacb655-86e8-40c4-8efe-00fe0ccc547b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2019 - 8 Jul 2023 4-5 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
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

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