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Destination Nuclear Careers Portal - Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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07 Aug 2025 at 08:27

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:42

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08 Jul 2025 at 14:40

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:19

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03 Jul 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, has concluded the procurement process for the "Destination Nuclear Careers Portal - Transparency Notice." This process pertains to advertising campaign services within the nuclear sector, classified under CPV 79341400. The procurement was conducted via a direct award, justified by the supplier's previous involvement in designing and providing the service. The contract has been awarded to Winchester Consulting Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London. The contract period extends from 21st July 2025 to 31st March 2030, with a gross value of £1,680,343. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the contract signing on 21st July 2025 and the award publication on 7th August 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and firms within the advertising and communications industry that specialise in strategic campaign services. With the nuclear sector's growing focus and the portal serving as a critical hub for career progression in this field, businesses with expertise in digital marketing, career portal solutions, and sector-specific outreach could greatly benefit from participating in similar future procurement processes. Engaging with public procurement contracts such as this can enhance visibility and integration into key government initiatives, promoting long-term partnership and service continuity with public authorities like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Destination Nuclear Careers Portal - Transparency Notice

Notice Description

The Destination Nuclear Careers Portal provides a "one stop shop" for vacancies in the nuclear sector.

Procurement Information

The Supplier designed the wesbite and already provides this service, so Direct Award is necessary for continuity of provision for stakeholders, users, and the wider sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05585e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046734-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,285 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,400,285 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dne-supplychain@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WINCHESTER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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