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title: "Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0661ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students

Buyer: NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0661ea

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## Summary

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Cyber Talent Pool and PhD Students." This tender involves the retention of apprentices and graduates as well as the sponsorship of PhD students, contributing to the NDA's research and development efforts. The buying organisation, headquartered in Cumbria, UK, operates within the public authority central government category. The procurement was undertaken through a direct award process due to compatibility considerations, with Energus appointed as the supplier. This contract, valued at £500,000 (exclusive of VAT), commences on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2028, with the option for a one-year extension. This procurement focuses on adult-education services at university level and has completed the award stage as of 27 March 2026.

The tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses involved in education and training services, specifically those with expertise in higher-level adult education. It encourages organisations that specialise in nurturing talent within the cybersecurity domain and academia to engage by offering their services to large-scale government bodies like the NDA. With direct involvement in developing the cybersecurity talent pool and facilitating PhD students, businesses can enhance their visibility and contribute to essential national projects while fostering an environment for business growth and strategic partnerships. The readiness to retain apprentices and graduates post their training schemes offers a reliable avenue for service providers aiming to establish long-term relationships with central government sectors.

## Notice

Retention of apprentices and graduates after their schemes finish with the NDA for a period of up to 18 months. Sponsorhip of PhD students as part of NDA's research and development. Energus would be acting as an employer in these circumstances. Energus is a non-for-profit organisation, part of the NDA Group.

### Procurement Information

a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028614-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## 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 | ENERGUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028614-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019452-2026
- 4 Mar 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019399-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028614-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019452-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019399-2026
  4th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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