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title: "Independent Assurance Reviews for the NDA group"
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buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD"
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# Independent Assurance Reviews for the NDA group

Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9603deb8-381c-4b51-916a-6a497e2928bf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation International Nuclear Services Ltd, which is seeking independent assurance reviews for the NDA group. This tender, classified under the CPV code for business and management consultancy services, is based in the UK and was finalised on 5th July 2019. The contract period commenced on 8th July 2019 and is set to conclude on 8th July 2023. The open procedure procurement method allows for a competitive tendering process, with a total contract value of £4,000,000 and a minimum value of £2,000,000. The tender was initially intended to close on 22nd April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in independent assurance and risk management services, to engage with the NDA Group. Businesses with experience in large-scale nuclear decommissioning projects or thematic assurance reviews would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs are encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling them to expand their engagement with the public sector and increase their market footprint.

## Notice

NDA is proposing to award a framework contract to a sole provider for the provision of independent assurance reviews across the NDA Group. These independent assurance reviews will be commissioned by the NDA Group Risk and Assurance (GRA) Directorate, on behalf of the NDA Group. The NDA requires the supplier to be able to provide a broad range of assurance capability, experience and expertise to support the NDA Group Assurance Function to undertake independent assurance reviews or activities across the NDA Group. Such reviews will vary in terms of scope, complexity and duration. Ranging from detailed "deep dive" reviews of large scale complex nuclear decommissioning programmes and projects, GatewayTM life-cycle reviews, and broader thematic assurance reviews on topics such as lessons learned, design capability, Innovation and functional capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aacb655-86e8-40c4-8efe-00fe0ccc547b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2019 - 8 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2019 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aacb655-86e8-40c4-8efe-00fe0ccc547b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aacb655-86e8-40c4-8efe-00fe0ccc547b
  10th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=INS
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/11416
  User / Company

## Provenance

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