Award

Apprenticeship Scheme

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 15:51

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR commissioning an Apprenticeship Scheme in the nuclear sector, targeting recruitment and training of apprentices. This has been facilitated through a direct award procurement method to COGENT SKILLS LIMITED, a specialist in Nuclear apprenticeships. The contract was awarded on 28 August 2025 and is scheduled to commence on 9 September 2025, concluding on 29 May 2029. This contract falls under the services category, with a total value of £273,815. The provision of these services will be across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement stage is complete, with the standstill period ending on 8 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms involved in the nuclear industry and apprenticeship services. Businesses specialising in recruitment and training, especially those with competencies in nuclear sector requirements, could leverage this contract to enhance their growth prospects. The direct award to Cogent Skills Limited, due to their exclusive expertise in flexi-job apprenticeship provision within the nuclear domain, highlights the niche yet essential demand in this industry, making this an attractive arena for similar specialised companies. Engaging in such contracts could provide businesses with improved visibility and recognition in government-led projects, along with opportunities to expand their expertise in large-scale managed services.

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Notice Title

Apprenticeship Scheme

Notice Description

This procurement is for a fully managed apprenticeship scheme. The supplier, a specialist in Nuclear apprenticeships, will recruit and provide apprentices to Great British Nuclear, whilst supporting with each of their training and development. The contract value totals PS273,815.

Procurement Information

Cogent are currently the only flexi-job apprenticeship supplier with the relevant experience delivering apprenticeships across the Nuclear Industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050a11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052165-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£273,815 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 29 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Additional Buyers

GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcdp@greatbritishnuclear.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

COGENT SKILLS

COGENT SKILLS SERVICES

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