---
title: "Step Change Membership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e03d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-13"
---

# Step Change Membership

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e03d

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Step Change Membership" in the industry category of research and development services, involving a direct award. Located in Cumbria, United Kingdom, the process engaged Step Change in Safety Limited as the supplier. The tender was executed under a legal basis noted in UK legislation 2023/54 and utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. This contracting stage was marked as 'Award', with the contract being signed on 12th November 2025 and the contract period set from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027, for a net value of £26,500.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of engaging in consultancy roles. The chosen supplier, Step Change in Safety Limited, an SME situated in Aberdeen, UK, highlights that the procurement was suited for small to medium enterprises with expertise in the specified sector. Companies in this field can view such procurements as a chance to secure direct contracts with government authorities, aiding business growth through sustained partnerships and service provision. The direct award approach indicates potential for lower competition, offering an advantageous position for qualified providers.

## Notice

Step Change Membership - Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073464-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | STEP CHANGE IN SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073464-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073464-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract details 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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