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Cumberland Care Experienced

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES LIMITED

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08 Apr 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Nuclear Waste Services Limited pertains to the "Cumberland Care Experienced" programme, focusing on the delivery of youth education services for care-experienced young people in Cumberland. The process is categorised within the services industry and is located at Calderbridge, Seascale, UK. This direct procurement, undertaken without competition and described as "Below threshold," has reached the award and contract stage as of April 8, 2026. Key dates include the contract period starting on April 6, 2026, and ending on March 31, 2027. The legal basis for the tender is UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in youth services to engage in meaningful work that supports the community while expanding their operational footprint. The contract was awarded to Cumbria Youth Alliance and Inspira 01, both categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a fit for similar organisations looking to collaborate with public authorities. Companies with expertise in educational services focusing on youth and care-experienced populations are particularly well-suited for this type of work, providing services that promote confidence, emotional regulation, and continuous support at key transition stages.

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Notice Title

Cumberland Care Experienced

Notice Description

The Readiness & Confidence Programme is a two-stage, graduated support model for Year 10 and 11 care-experienced young people in Cumberland who are anxious, disengaging, or uncertain about next steps during the GCSE period. The programme responds to these realities by prioritising confidence, emotional regulation, sustained engagement and readiness, alongside learning and progression. It is designed to provide continuity of support across key transition points, including the period following GCSE exams. It will be delivered in two connected stages, with clear and supported movement between them where required: Medium-Intensity School-Based Support and High-Intensity Relational Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032027-2026
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

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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 WASTE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE, SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1DB
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
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CUMBRIA YOUTH ALLIANCE

INSPIRA 01

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