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title: "Independent investigation support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58dffd57-b0c1-421b-a491-5654895a9d69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Independent investigation support

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58dffd57-b0c1-421b-a491-5654895a9d69

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has awarded a contract for "Independent investigation support" within the Internal Audit Services category, specifically in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, completed under a call-off from the CCS RM6310 framework, utilised a selective method. The contract, valued at £45,000, commenced on 23rd February 2026 and concluded on 31st March 2026. This award stage was published on 13th March 2026, detailing the participation of RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP as the supplier.

This tender offers potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements. With a focus on supporting independent investigations in the nuclear sector, companies capable of navigating complex regulatory landscapes will find this opportunity appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the suitability criterion favouring SME participation.

## Notice

Independent investigation support A call off from CCS RM6310 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f306703-d6f2-4d13-af06-c35597c92e4a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MOOR ROW |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA24 3HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Egremont North and St Bees |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f306703-d6f2-4d13-af06-c35597c92e4a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f306703-d6f2-4d13-af06-c35597c92e4a
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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