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title: "L&D Review, L&D Model Deployment, Centre of Expertise and NDA Review and Strategic Alignment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058c77"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-05"
---

# L&D Review, L&D Model Deployment, Centre of Expertise and NDA Review and Strategic Alignment

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c77

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), a central government public authority based in Cumbria, has concluded its "L&D Review, L&D Model Deployment, Centre of Expertise and NDA Review and Strategic Alignment" tender. This procurement process aimed at supporting the NDA's transformation and strategic alignment initiatives was carried out under a direct award method due to the unique positioning of The Talent Foundry Limited, the supplier. The contract, which covers services in the domain of human resources management consultancy, was sealed on 4th September 2025. It commenced on 8th September 2025 and will run until the end of December 2025, with an awarded gross contract value of GBP 185,850. The contract falls under the industry category of human resources management consultancy services and covers the UK region.

This tender offers growth possibilities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in strategic organisational design and transformation. The direct award process favoured The Talent Foundry Limited due to its specialised skills, speed, and insight, highlighting opportunities for similar businesses to position themselves strategically for future procurement notices. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in delivering complex organisational review and realignment services could find opportunities through such governmental contracts as they align with strategic public sector goals, offering both influence and substantial financial benefit.

## Notice

Strategic review of the NDA and the NDA group's People Function and organisational design to support transformation, cost savings, and alignment with Strategic Review 25 and the Public Bodies Review.

### Procurement Information

The Talent Foundry is uniquely positioned to deliver this work with the speed, insight, and quality required. Their prior experience, sectoral expertise, and specialist skills make them the only viable provider for this engagement. A single-source approach is therefore justified to ensure continuity, strategic alignment and timely delivery of critical outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054232-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,875 |
| Contracts value | £154,875 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| 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 | THE TALENT FOUNDRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 10:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054232-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 11:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050871-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 07:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050695-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054232-2025
  5th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050871-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050695-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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