Award

Provision of a Managed Learning Service

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 08:59

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 10:23

AwardUpdate

05 Jan 2026 at 10:42

AwardUpdate

23 Dec 2025 at 08:26

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 14:41

PlanningUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority situated in Warrington, is proceeding with the contract for "Provision of a Managed Learning Service." This procurement falls within the category of services, specifically targeting training and e-learning services. The procurement process is at the award stage, following a direct award method due to specific competency requirements unique to the organisation. The contract has been awarded to Inspiro Learning Ltd and it commenced on 21 March 2026, lasting until 31 March 2028. The gross value of the contract is £6,000,000. The contract was finalised and signed on 18 March 2026, with the award notice published on 25 March 2026.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the education technology and training services sectors. Companies that specialise in customisable Learning Management Systems align well with the project’s requirements, given the unique specifications of Nuclear Restoration Services. The direct award approach suggests a specific match needed with long-standing technical competencies, which can be appealing for organisations with established credentials in similar bespoke governmental projects. The value of the contract offers a lucrative opportunity for enterprises to expand their operations and strengthen their presence in the government services sector. Small and medium enterprises, as noted in previous planning stages, could also find entry points into future tenders as the suitability criteria have been inclusive.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Managed Learning Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Managed Learning Service 26-28

Procurement Information

The Managed Learning Service is inclusive of Learning Management System which has been modified to NRS Specific Competency Management Requirements, a change in provider and system would be incompatible with NRS Specific Compentency Management Requirements and cause disproportionate technical difficulties without further detailed testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ddc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027114-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,867,593 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRO LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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