Planning

NDA Group Graduate Scheme

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has embarked on a graduate scheme procurement process titled "NDA Group Graduate Scheme". Set in the services category, this initiative focuses on vocational training services across the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the process is anticipated to kick off from September 2027, running for five years until August 2032. Key timelines include a future notice date slated for 1st April 2027. The scheme includes the graduates recruited and managed by Energus, a subsidiary of the NDA Group, and promises deployment opportunities within the NDA Group over the following years.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in vocational training and academic institutions that can complement the training programs. Companies that offer comprehensive training models, particularly those with expertise in Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR), could strongly align with the objectives of the NDA's programme. Moreover, the direct award procurement method simplifies the process for suitable entities, promoting opportunities for efficient collaboration and contract acquisition. This opportunity is ideally suited for service providers poised to engage with central government entities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NDA Group Graduate Scheme

Notice Description

NDA Group Graduate Scheme covering a period of 5 years starting from cohort Sep 2027. The graduates are recruited, selected, employed and managed by an NDA Group subsidiary (Energus), then deployed within the NDA Group for a period of 2 years and 3 years for FAR Graduates (Finance, Audit and Risk). They rotate within the NDA Group until the end of their scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044841-2026
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

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 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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