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Publish articles about the progress of our mission

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2025 at 17:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Apr 2025 at 10:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a central government public authority based in Cumbria, initiated a procurement process under the title "Publish articles about the progress of our mission." This process, classified under services in the industry category, was aimed at aligning the NDA's communications with media outlets to reach key political figures in the UK. Completed under the direct procurement method, which indicates it was conducted below threshold without competition, the contract was awarded to TOTAL POLITICS LIMITED. The contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a potential extension to 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in news agency and public relations consultancy services, particularly those adept at publishing and media relations. Given the focus on reaching high-profile parliamentary figures, companies with robust networks within Westminster's political landscape and a strong media presence could leverage this contract for enhanced visibility and growth. The direct procurement nature of this process underscores the importance of maintaining existing relationships with government and public sector entities to secure similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Publish articles about the progress of our mission

Notice Description

The NDA Corporate Affairs Team would like to publish articles about the progress of our mission via each OpCo and inform Parliamentarians of our contribution to the UK Government's missions. To achieve this, we want to align our articles with an outlet that reaches a wide range of MPs, Staffers and Lords.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021500-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

92400000 - News-agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£67,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Kerri Bailey
Contact Email
kerri.bailey@gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
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

TOTAL POLITICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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