--- title: "STEP Transition Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0367d8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0367d8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0367d8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0367d8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2022-09-13" --- # STEP Transition Partner Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0367d8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0367d8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0367d8.json) ## Summary The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has published a tender titled "STEP Transition Partner" in the services category. The procurement process aims to establish the Initial Operating Capability of a delivery organisation from May 2022 to March 2024 in preparation for taking on the programme leadership in April 2024. The contract value is £7,000,000 GBP, with a 480-day contract period and a possible 1-year extension. The tender deadline is October 20, 2022, with bid validity until January 31, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contracting authority is located in Abingdon, United Kingdom. This tender by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority presents an opportunity for businesses providing business and management consultancy services to support the establishment and operation of the corporate and programme infrastructure required for a specific programme phase. Companies well-versed in transition planning, program integration, and organisational design would find this tender suitable for bidding. The contract offers a significant value and a potential extension, giving businesses the chance to secure a long-term partnership with the contracting authority in the nuclear industry sector. ## Notice Between May 2022 and March 2024 STEP will establish the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of this delivery organisation, in readiness for it to take on leadership of the programme from April 2024 (again, subject to Government approvals). It is planned to legally form the new body on 1 Apr 23. For the IOC to be reached the organisation must have established the processes, systems, procedures, knowledge, capabilities and planning assumptions to enable execution of a leadership role from April 2024. The STEP programme is looking for a Transition Partner to help UKAEA prepare for the programme to transfer to its next phase of operations. The objective of this partnership is to support a dedicated UKAEA team which will design, establish, integrate, stand up and begin operation of the corporate and programme infrastructure required for Tranche 2 of the programme and beyond. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Between May 2022 and March 2024 STEP will establish the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of this delivery organisation, in readiness for it to take on leadership of the programme from April 2024 (again, subject to Government approvals). It is planned to legally form the new body on 1 Apr 23. For the IOC to be reached the organisation must have established the processes, systems, procedures, knowledge, capabilities and planning assumptions to enable execution of a leadership role from April 2024. The STEP programme is looking for a Transition Partner to help UKAEA prepare for the programme to transfer to its next phase of operations. The objective of this partnership is to support a dedicated UKAEA team which will design, establish, integrate, stand up and begin operation of the corporate and programme infrastructure required for Tranche 2 of the programme and beyond. Renewal: 1-year extension period to March 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025583-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | £7,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY | | Locality | ABINGDON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2022 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025583-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=52715&B=UKAEA - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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