Planning

Apprenticeship Management Services

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 10:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, is overseeing the concluded procurement process for "Apprenticeship Management Services," an initiative dedicated to recruiting and training apprentices. The procurement, initiated as a tender, culminated with a direct award contract valued at £7,667,161 (gross: £9,200,593), slated to start on 1st July 2026 and end on 30th June 2031. Awarded to Energus, a long-standing supplier, the contract focusses on education and training services within the central government public authority industry category. The award process is progressing with a pending status due for signature by 1st June 2026, following the contract transparency notices published on 21st April 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those adept at managing comprehensive apprenticeship programmes. Energus, a large-scale supplier and NDA Group subsidiary, has demonstrated consistent service quality, marking the process as a repeat extension with potential scalability in service delivery. Enterprises aiming to engage in public sector tenders should focus on creating robust recruitment and training solutions that align with strategic and operational goals, ensuring compliance with procurement legalities while delivering high-quality apprenticeships across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apprenticeship Management Services

Notice Description

APPRENTICESHIP MANAGEMENT SERVICES, including recruitment and training of apprentices for the NDA via NDA Group subsidiary and not for profit organisation, Energus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035113-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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