---
title: "Apprenticeship Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050a11"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# Apprenticeship Scheme

Buyer: GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050a11

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## Summary

The procurement process involves GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR commissioning an Apprenticeship Scheme in the nuclear sector, targeting recruitment and training of apprentices. This has been facilitated through a direct award procurement method to COGENT SKILLS LIMITED, a specialist in Nuclear apprenticeships. The contract was awarded on 28 August 2025 and is scheduled to commence on 9 September 2025, concluding on 29 May 2029. This contract falls under the services category, with a total value of £273,815. The provision of these services will be across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement stage is complete, with the standstill period ending on 8 September 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms involved in the nuclear industry and apprenticeship services. Businesses specialising in recruitment and training, especially those with competencies in nuclear sector requirements, could leverage this contract to enhance their growth prospects. The direct award to Cogent Skills Limited, due to their exclusive expertise in flexi-job apprenticeship provision within the nuclear domain, highlights the niche yet essential demand in this industry, making this an attractive arena for similar specialised companies. Engaging in such contracts could provide businesses with improved visibility and recognition in government-led projects, along with opportunities to expand their expertise in large-scale managed services.

## Notice

This procurement is for a fully managed apprenticeship scheme. The supplier, a specialist in Nuclear apprenticeships, will recruit and provide apprentices to Great British Nuclear, whilst supporting with each of their training and development. The contract value totals PS273,815.

### Procurement Information

Cogent are currently the only flexi-job apprenticeship supplier with the relevant experience delivering apprenticeships across the Nuclear Industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052165-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 29 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £273,815 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR |
| Additional buyers | GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | COGENT SKILLS; COGENT SKILLS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 15:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052165-2025
- 30 Apr 2025 at 11:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017939-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052165-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017939-2025
  30th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cogentskills.com
- https://cogentskills.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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