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Behavioural Evaluation Design and Delivery (for DP)

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR, seeking a specialist Behavioural Evaluation SME to assist in designing and executing an evaluation of the Delivery Partner tender, focused on collaborative culture and bidder capabilities. The procurement is classified under Miscellaneous business and business-related services (CPV code 79900000) and spans from 16 March 2026 to 31 July 2027, with the contract amount valued at £24,666.67, awarded to Bramble Hub Limited. Located in the United Kingdom, this opportunity has moved to the Award stage following a Direct Award via the MCF4 process under extreme urgency circumstances as described in PCR2015 32 (2) (C).

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in business and related services who can provide innovative evaluation methods and feedback mechanisms. Companies able to demonstrate a high level of aptitude in collaborative cultures will be well-positioned to compete. Since Bramble Hub Limited has already been awarded the contract, businesses could explore future phases or similar opportunities with GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR to expand their portfolio. SMEs looking to specialise in behavioural evaluations and consulting could find significant value and avenues for expansion through engagements like this.

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Notice Title

Behavioural Evaluation Design and Delivery (for DP)

Notice Description

GBE-N are appointing a specialist Behavioural Evaluation SME to support the design and execution of the relevant elements of the Delivery Partner tender evaluation to enable the assessment of the collaborative culture and capability of proposed bidders. The output of the assessment process will provide GBE-N with a high level of assurance regarding the level of collaborative capability and culture of each of the bidders, including where they excel in a collaborative environment, where they perform at an average level and where they fall short of the standards required. The requirement to appoint the SME at this stage is to provide review and input to the questions included in the DP ITT (Phase 1). Any further Phases are optional. Direct award justification: -PCR2015 32 (2) (C) insofar as is strictly necessary where, for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with. -Requirement is below the regulation thresholds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aa3e12-179a-4269-8056-89fdb66c4363
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via MCF4
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£191,812 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

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