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BaDC-1555 FUSION SKILLS COLLABORATIVE - WEST BURTON SKILLS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN AND DELIVERY RECOMMENDATIONS

Bassetlaw District Council

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Award

13 Feb 2026 at 10:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 19:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bassetlaw District Council has awarded the contract for the project titled "BaDC-1555 Fusion Skills Collaborative - West Burton Skills Facility Business Plan and Delivery Recommendations" to OPERGY LIMITED. The procurement, representing the industry category of business and management consultancy services, was conducted through an open competition method below the threshold, with the procurement culminating in February 2026. The Council, situated in Worksop, is focusing on enhancing its training facilities to support the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme, alongside local employers and supply chain, delivering a comprehensive offering. With the award status marked as active, this procurement is at the Award stage as of 13th February 2026. The project period began on 11th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 20th March 2026, located primarily in the UKF15 region.

The awarded contract, with a gross value of £82,376, provides substantial business growth prospects for companies within the business consultancy sector, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in crafting business plans and a keen interest in enhancing educational infrastructures and strategic partnerships will find this contract aligns with their competencies. Furthermore, the procurement approach aimed to include SMEs, highlighting opportunities for smaller businesses seeking to demonstrate their capacity in delivering specialised consulting services tailored to educational and energy production sectors. This contract not only strengthens business credibility but also opens pathways for long-term engagements in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BaDC-1555 FUSION SKILLS COLLABORATIVE - WEST BURTON SKILLS FACILITY BUSINESS PLAN AND DELIVERY RECOMMENDATIONS

Notice Description

Bassetlaw District Council were seeking suppliers who were able to provide a business plan for the West Burton Skills Facility which recognises the strengths and existing specialisms of the higher and further education sectors in their region and the added value a collaborative approach can deliver by bringing together expertise and specialisms to provide a comprehensive offer that will deliver the training needs for Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme, local employers and supply chain. As well as 'the offer,' the business plan should include recommendations on how the partnership itself should operate to maximise value for students, STEP, employers, and the supply chain, including its governance model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056280
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013300-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,647 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Bassetlaw District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERGY LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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