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Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Mar 2026 at 11:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, a public authority in the United Kingdom, focuses on the "Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students" project. This initiative aims to retain apprentices and graduates for up to 18 months and sponsor PhD students as part of research and development efforts. The direct award procurement involved Energus, a large non-profit supplier within the NDA Group. Located at Westlakes Science and Technology Park in Cumbria, the contract is situated within the services category, particularly in adult-education services at university level. The contract term spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential for a one-year extension, and covers a gross value of £600,000. The contract award notice was published on 4th March 2026, and the standstill period ends on 13th March 2026, with a signature scheduled shortly after.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those offering advanced and adult education, to secure significant business growth through government-sponsored initiatives. Given the specialised scope involving apprentices, graduates, and PhD students, organisations with a focus on educational development and professional training will find themselves well-suited to supplement the NDA’s objectives. Large-scale suppliers capable of delivering high-value educational services and fostering relationships within governmental frameworks are essential to optimise the tender’s potential and meet its complex requirements. Businesses adept at managing extension options and ensuring service compatibility will also have competitive advantages in pursuing similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students

Notice Description

Retention of apprentices and graduates after their schemes finish with the NDA for a period of up to 18 months. Sponsorhip of PhD students as part of NDA's research and development. Energus would be acting as an employer in these circumstances. Energus is a non-for-profit organisation, part of the NDA Group.

Procurement Information

a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019452-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

ENERGUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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