Award

Provision of a Managed Learning Service

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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

The contract titled "Provision of a Managed Learning Service" awarded by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited is currently in the award stage. This procurement involves the provision of learning services under the main procurement category of services, with a focus on training and e-learning services. The contract is based in the United Kingdom, specifically in Warrington, and has a significant gross value amounting to £5,841,112.30. While the procurement method used was a direct award, reflecting specific technical requirements, the contract period is set from 21 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. Key milestone dates include a future signature due by 28 February 2026 and the standstill period ending on 6 February 2026.

This award presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in managed learning systems, particularly those offering training and e-learning solutions. The procurement process favours suppliers able to customise their learning management systems to meet specific competency management requirements, suggesting opportunities for businesses skilled in adaptable and bespoke technology solutions. Although the initial supplier, Inspiro Learning, is a large-scale enterprise, the contract's suitability for SMEs indicates potential scopes for smaller businesses to pursue similar opportunities, offering provision or support services that align with meticulous technical specifications.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Managed Learning Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Managed Learning Service 26+

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/007447-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NUCLEAR RESTORATION SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Alwena Owen
Contact Email
alwena.owen@nrservices.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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