This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 15:32

Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based at the Culham Science Centre in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for the development of a Mentoring & Coaching Platform as part of its learning and development agenda. The tender process was initiated as an open competition and has recently moved from the tender stage to the award stage. This falls under the services category, specifically custom software development, with a key contract running from 15 July 2026 to 16 July 2029. The process involved an award on 10 July 2026 at a gross contract value of £40,000, secured by The Taylor Clarke Partnership Ltd. The award details highlight a planned contractual renewal possibility in a 1+1 format, ensuring continuity and potential expansion of services if needed.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in specialised software development and IT consultancy. The open procurement method underlines the accessibility of such contracts to smaller businesses that can offer competitive, innovative solutions. The need for a bespoke mentoring and coaching software platform may appeal to companies developing cutting-edge education technology and human resource management tools, particularly those aiming to enhance learning and development capabilities within large organisations. Given the UKAEA's focus on advanced technology and innovation, suppliers are expected to meet high standards of bespoke software development, providing an ideal venture for SMEs with robust IT service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Mentoring & Coaching Platform

Notice Description

Mentoring and coaching platform for the learning and development team at UKAEA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aabf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065339-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72230000 - Custom software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£33,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TAYLOR CLARKE PARTNERSHIP

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