Award

Step Change Membership

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Step Change Membership" in the industry category of research and development services, involving a direct award. Located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, the process engaged Step Change in Safety Limited as the supplier. The tender was executed under a legal basis noted in UK legislation 2023/54 and utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. This contracting stage was marked as 'Award', with the contract being signed on 12th November 2025 and the contract period set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, for a net value of £26,500.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of engaging in consultancy roles. The chosen supplier, Step Change in Safety Limited, an SME situated in Aberdeen, UK, highlights that the procurement was suited for small to medium enterprises with expertise in the specified sector. Companies in this field can view such procurements as a chance to secure direct contracts with government authorities, aiding business growth through sustained partnerships and service provision. The direct award approach indicates potential for lower competition, offering an advantageous position for qualified providers.

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Notice Title

Step Change Membership

Notice Description

Step Change Membership - Direct Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e03d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073464-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

STEP CHANGE IN SAFETY

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