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Government Protective Security Centre (PSC) Services

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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11 May 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Government Protective Security Centre (PSC) Services." This direct procurement contract, conducted without competition as it was below the threshold, was awarded to the Cabinet Office. The contract pertains to research and development services and related consultancy services, classified under the main procurement category of services. The contract, valued at £16,000, started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027. It was signed on 1st April 2026, with the contract details notice published on 11th May 2026. The project takes place in Cumbria, under the jurisdiction of the UKD11 region, and falls under the public authority - central government industry category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security services and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in training delivery, security assessments, and advisory services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive security solutions tailored to government requirements would be well-suited to compete in such procurements. The involvement of a central government authority like the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority could pave the way for further collaborative opportunities and expansion into public sector contracts for businesses within this sector.

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Notice Title

Government Protective Security Centre (PSC) Services

Notice Description

Annual subscription fee for use if the Government Protective security centre (PSC) services. This includes services such as training delivery, security assessments and reports and security advisory services that support the annual government departmental security health check (DSHC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043009-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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 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

CABINET OFFICE

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