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NDA group approach to Communities of Practice

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

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22 Sep 2025 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), based in Cumbria, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "NDA group approach to Communities of Practice." This procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000) and pertains to the services main procurement category. The tender, initiated on 22nd September 2025, was conducted through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition as per CCS MCF4 guidelines. The contract was awarded to Ove Arup and Partners Limited, a large enterprise located in London, with the contract being signed on 4th September 2025. The procurement method was limited, emphasising a direct award of services that build on existing work, aimed at maximising the use of NDA's collaboration tools, NDA group Connect and SharePoint.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale governmental projects and technological integration services. Companies specialising in management consultancy, especially with expertise in the utilisation of collaborative tools within public service frameworks, would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Such contracts offer businesses a chance to cement relationships with a pivotal authority like the NDA, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector by building trust and showcasing service delivery excellence. The NDA's procurement approach offers a model for firms able to adapt existing frameworks into enhanced collaborative practices, positioning themselves as strategic partners in ongoing nuclear decommissioning and public service improvement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NDA group approach to Communities of Practice

Notice Description

NDA group approach to Communities of Practice utilising and maximising the use of the NDA group collaboration tools, NDA group Connect and NDA group SharePoint.

Procurement Information

This contract was directly awarded through CCS MCF4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ed5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058407-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Postcode Area
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

Ove Arup and Partners Limited

Further Information

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