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Communications Phase 3 - National

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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17 Dec 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Communications Phase 3 - National" contract, facilitated by Great British Energy - Nuclear, an Arm's Length Body in London, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. This contract, pertaining to the industry category of business and management consultancy services, involves a communications engagement initiative linked to the government's nuclear ambitions. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, without prior publication of a call for competition, as allowed under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Following the completion of the tender process, Grayling Communications Limited has been awarded the contract valued at £600,000, with the contract signed on 20th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing communications and engagement services, especially those with expertise in supporting stakeholder engagement activities in the energy sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in consultancy and management services could find this an ideal chance for growth, given the focus on the nuclear sector's advancement through Small Modular Reactors. The contract involves active collaboration with a government body, presenting a unique platform to establish long-term professional relationships within the public sector. The contract also provides the possibility of extension for up to 12 months, which could indicate further engagement and potential project expansions.

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Notice Title

Communications Phase 3 - National

Notice Description

Communications/Engagement Services contract awarded via Communications Marketplace DPS, RM6124.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Great British Energy - Nuclear is an Arm's Length Body (ALB) set up to deliver the government's new nuclear ambition, starting with a selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). GBE-N sought a Communications/Engagement agency to support its national communications and stakeholder engagement activity.

Options: The Contract can be extended by Great British Energy - Nuclear for one period of up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

In accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, contracts awarded under a framework agreement established through a compliant procurement process do not require separate publication in the Official Journal of the European Union or the Find a Tender service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f82b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083986-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.henderson@greatbritishnuclear.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS

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