This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 10:13

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 09:55

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 09:49

Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, based at Herdus House Westlakes Science and Technology Park in Moor Row, Cumbria, has completed its procurement process for "Apprenticeship Management Services". This procurement falls under the education and training services category, a subset of the broader industry sector committed to public authority central government. With a direct award procurement method, Energus, a large, not-for-profit organisation and a subsidiary of the NDA Group, will continue to manage the apprenticeship programme from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031. The contract value is £7,667,161 GBP, aimed at recruitment, selection, interviews, assessments, employment, and training services for apprentices. The procurement stage is in the latest award stage, with the award and contract both marked as complete, reflecting effective service continuity for the apprenticeship programme without changing suppliers.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies that specialise in education services and have capabilities in managing recruitment and training programmes. While the contract has already been awarded due to its direct award nature, businesses with a focus on high-quality apprenticeship training may find inspiration in the standards set by Energus. Companies that aim to understand the strategic focus and quality demanded by public authorities, especially in regulated sectors like nuclear decommissioning, can look to enhance their competitiveness in similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

APPRENTICESHIP MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Notice Description

Services provided for apprentices include: Recruitment, selection, interviews, assessments, employment for the duration of the apprenticeship, and training.

Procurement Information

Energus is a subsidiary of the NDA Group and is a not for profit organisation. Energus have been managing our apprentices programme for a number of years and a change in supplier would result in the quality of service not being of the same calibre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,667,161 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,667,161 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,667,161 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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