---
title: "NDA group approach to Communities of Practice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ed5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# NDA group approach to Communities of Practice

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ed5

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), based in Cumbria, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "NDA group approach to Communities of Practice." This procurement falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000) and pertains to the services main procurement category. The tender, initiated on 22nd September 2025, was conducted through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition as per CCS MCF4 guidelines. The contract was awarded to Ove Arup and Partners Limited, a large enterprise located in London, with the contract being signed on 4th September 2025. The procurement method was limited, emphasising a direct award of services that build on existing work, aimed at maximising the use of NDA's collaboration tools, NDA group Connect and SharePoint.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale governmental projects and technological integration services. Companies specialising in management consultancy, especially with expertise in the utilisation of collaborative tools within public service frameworks, would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Such contracts offer businesses a chance to cement relationships with a pivotal authority like the NDA, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector by building trust and showcasing service delivery excellence. The NDA's procurement approach offers a model for firms able to adapt existing frameworks into enhanced collaborative practices, positioning themselves as strategic partners in ongoing nuclear decommissioning and public service improvement initiatives.

## Notice

NDA group approach to Communities of Practice utilising and maximising the use of the NDA group collaboration tools, NDA group Connect and NDA group SharePoint.

### Procurement Information

This contract was directly awarded through CCS MCF4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058407-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058407-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arup.com
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-decommissioning-authority

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