Award

Support materials and online courses

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, seeking services for the development of support materials and online courses specialised in STEM subjects. This contract award is in the "services" category, primarily focusing on personal development training services aligned with the National Curriculum. The tender was concluded using a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The contract began on 11th December 2025 and is scheduled to end on 31st August 2026. Developing Experts Ltd., an SME from Norwich, has been awarded the contract, with key dates including the contract signing on 10th December 2025 and notice publication on 15th December 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in educational content development, specifically those with expertise in STEM and personal development training services. Due to the nature of the procurement method, businesses that can provide tailored educational solutions directly meeting curriculums and employer needs without extensive competition would be apt contenders. SMEs in the education industry, particularly those with innovative approaches to online and interactive learning materials, could find growth opportunities by engaging with similar public contracts that target curriculum integration and professional skill enhancement.

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Notice Title

Support materials and online courses

Notice Description

The materials specialise in STEM (scientific, technologies, engineering and mathematics) and are mapped to the National Curriculum, aiming to show students how this curriculum relates to the world of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f56d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082781-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naila.draper@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEVELOPING EXPERTS

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