Planning

STEP Transition Partner

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 May 2022 at 14:11

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is planning to procure a Transition Partner for the STEP programme, aimed at preparing for the next operational phase of the initiative. The procurement process, categorised under services with a focus on business services such as law, marketing, and consulting, is in the planning stage. The anticipated contract, expected to last until March 2024 with an option for a one-year extension, is valued at approximately £7 million, with significant activities set to commence in April 2024. The delivery location for this project will be in Oxford, UK, with a future notice date of 30 June 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, project management, and operational support, particularly those with experience in agile and collaborative approaches to complex projects. Companies with expertise in establishing corporate and operational frameworks will be well-positioned to compete in this process, which aims to engage industrial partners for the comprehensive delivery of the programme's next phase. Given the significant contract value and scope, this could be a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to contribute to government-backed initiatives in the energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEP Transition Partner

Notice Description

The STEP programme is looking for a Transition Partner to help UKAEA prepare for the programme of transfer to its next phase of operations. The objective of this partnership is to support a dedicated UKAEA team which will design, establish, integrate, stand up and begin operation of the corporate and programme infrastructure required for Tranche 2 of the programme and beyond. Subject to Government Approvals, this may include the establishment of a new Special Purpose Vehicle as the Client Organisation that will engage industrial delivery partners to deliver the full programme scope. The Transition Partner will support UKAEA in establishing the processes, systems, procedures, knowledge, capabilities and planning assumptions within this bespoke team, ensuring it is ready to discharge programme leadership from April 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The STEP programme is looking for a Transition Partner to help UKAEA prepare for the programme of transfer to its next phase of operations. The objective of this partnership is to support a dedicated UKAEA team which will design, establish, integrate, stand up and begin operation of the corporate and programme infrastructure required for Tranche 2 of the programme and beyond. Subject to Government Approvals, this may include the establishment of a new Special Purpose Vehicle as the Client Organisation that will engage industrial delivery partners to deliver the full programme scope. The Transition Partner will support UKAEA in establishing the processes, systems, procedures, knowledge, capabilities and planning assumptions within this bespoke team, ensuring it is ready to discharge programme leadership from April 2024. This contract is proposed to run until March 2024, with an option to extend for 1 year, the anticipated maximum contract value to March 2025 is up to PS7M. The operational model for the contract will be for the partner to augment and support a client-side team leading this task, and not to execute the task as a start-to-finish project. The contract will include some advisory elements, though the majority of tasks will be focused on delivering in line with client instruction and in collaboration with client teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0340fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014934-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jo Davies
Contact Email
joanne.davies@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235467082

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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