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14 Jul 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cost Intelligence" involves the Great British Energy - Nuclear, a body governed by public law, and focuses on business and management consultancy services. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79410000, is tailored to support the GBE-N SMR programme in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the award given to Perfect Circle JV Ltd on 8th May 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 246,639.57, was executed without a prior call for competition under a limited procurement method, as it was a call-off from the Scape framework. The purchase aims to empower GBE-N with the ability to better manage and verify programme costs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for large consultancy firms specialising in cost management and transformation services. Businesses that can provide robust cost analysis, consultancy, and assurance services would find this contract beneficial. The project requires proficiency in technical implementation, social value contribution, and price competitiveness, making it ideal for firms experienced in complex programme management within the energy sector. The collaboration with Perfect Circle JV Ltd sets a benchmark for similar businesses aiming to leverage their large-scale operational capabilities and expertise to secure future contracts.

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Notice Title

Cost Intelligence

Notice Description

To support of the GBE-N SMR programme. The solution transforms GBE-N from a passive recipient of cost information into an intelligent customer capable of scrutinising, challenging, and assuring programme costs with confidence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support of the GBE-N SMR programme. The solution transforms GBE-N from a passive recipient of cost information into an intelligent customer capable of scrutinising, challenging, and assuring programme costs with confidence.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union or the Find a Tender Service in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as it was awarded by way of a call off under the Scape framework. The framework lot is a single supplier lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066436-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,639 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CIRCLE JV

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