Planning

Off-the-shelf Training Courses

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a central government public authority based in Cumbria, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Off-the-shelf Training Courses." This tender, identified as part of the NDA Group's Cluster Contract, is valued at approximately £12,000,000 gross and falls under the services category, specifically personnel-training services. The procurement will be managed as a direct award through the CCS Learning Framework 2.0, which has experienced delays in supplier announcements and commencement dates. The contract for this tender is planned to run from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2031, with a future notice date set for 1st December 2026.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing training services, particularly those with experience in government contracts and a capacity to engage in a direct award process. Companies that are or can become suppliers within the CCS Learning Framework 2.0 may find this tender particularly advantageous. The ability to provide comprehensive training solutions for decommissioning activities and meet the requirements set out by the NDA could position businesses favourably for both immediate and long-term growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Off-the-shelf Training Courses

Notice Description

Off-the-shelf Training Courses for the NDA Group (Cluster Contract) procured as a direct award to the winning suppliers of the CCS Learning Framework 2.0. on 3 separate Lots. The suppliers have not yet been announced and the LF 2.0 has been delayed several times. The contract start date will depend on the LF 2.0 start date and can vary accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044830-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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