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L&D Review, L&D Model Deployment, Centre of Expertise and NDA Review and Strategic Alignment

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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05 Sep 2025 at 10:55

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:49

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22 Aug 2025 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a central government public authority based in Cumbria, has concluded its "L&D Review, L&D Model Deployment, Centre of Expertise and NDA Review and Strategic Alignment" tender. This procurement process aimed at supporting the NDA's transformation and strategic alignment initiatives was carried out under a direct award method due to the unique positioning of The Talent Foundry Limited, the supplier. The contract, which covers services in the domain of human resources management consultancy, was sealed on 4th September 2025. It commenced on 8th September 2025 and will run until the end of December 2025, with an awarded gross contract value of GBP 185,850. The contract falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services and covers the UK region.

This tender offers growth possibilities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in strategic organisational design and transformation. The direct award process favoured The Talent Foundry Limited due to its specialised skills, speed, and insight, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses to position themselves strategically for future procurement notices. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in delivering complex organisational review and realignment services could find opportunities through such governmental contracts as they align with strategic public sector goals, offering both influence and substantial financial benefit.

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Notice Title

L&D Review, L&D Model Deployment, Centre of Expertise and NDA Review and Strategic Alignment

Notice Description

Strategic review of the NDA and the NDA group's People Function and organisational design to support transformation, cost savings, and alignment with Strategic Review 25 and the Public Bodies Review.

Procurement Information

The Talent Foundry is uniquely positioned to deliver this work with the speed, insight, and quality required. Their prior experience, sectoral expertise, and specialist skills make them the only viable provider for this engagement. A single-source approach is therefore justified to ensure continuity, strategic alignment and timely delivery of critical outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054232-2025
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£154,875 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Raluca Colbon
Contact Email
raluca.colbon@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TALENT FOUNDRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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