Office for Nuclear Regulation has published a procurement opportunity for provision of development, coaching and facilitation services to senior leaders in the office for nuclear regulation (onr) with an estimated value of £750,000. The submission deadline is 5 May 2026, giving eligible UK suppliers a limited window to prepare and submit bids through the official Find a Tender portal.

Published on 2026-04-09, this contract is open to suitably qualified suppliers across the United Kingdom. All businesses interested in bidding should review the full tender documentation and confirm they meet all eligibility requirements before the closing date.

Contract overview

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is looking for a supplier who can deliver a range of coaching, development and facilitation services to our board members, senior leaders and other nominated individuals in the organisation. A supplier will be expected to work with ONR for a period 3 years (with the option to extend) to help to develop frameworks, engagement and programmes that will help to define what leadership looks like at ONR, how we develop leaders and to establish clear support for those in senior leadership positions. ONR's objectives for this work are as follows: • Enhance leadership effectiveness across Board, the ELT and SLT and wider leadership community • Strengthen leadership behaviours aligned with ONR's values, strategy, people plan and organisational priorities • Develop collective leadership capability, fostering collaboration and alignment around organisational goals. • Provide targeted executive coaching to support individual development, behavioural change and performance improvement • Identify and recommend further leadership development solutions to build sustainable capability

Office for Nuclear Regulation is the contracting authority. The estimated value is £750,000 and the deadline is 5 May 2026. Download the full specification from the official portal before preparing a bid.

Is your business eligible?

This contract is most relevant to management consultants, marketing agencies, HR firms. Suppliers typically need to demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts, appropriate financial standing, and hold relevant professional qualifications and case studies.

Under the Procurement Act 2023, Office for Nuclear Regulation must actively consider SME participation. Check whether this contract has been structured into lots.

• Proven track record in consulting & advisory contracts of comparable scope
• Financial standing appropriate for a £750,000 contract
• Relevant certifications: relevant professional qualifications and case studies
• Capacity to mobilise within Office for Nuclear Regulation’s required timeframe
• Ability to meet the 5 May 2026 submission deadline

How to submit a bid

• Step 1 — Access the notice: Visit Find a Tender at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032474-2026
• Step 2 — Register free: Create or log in to your supplier account
• Step 3 — Download documents: Read the full ITT before preparing your response
• Step 4 — Raise clarifications: Submit questions early — Q&A typically closes 1–2 weeks before the deadline
• Step 5 — Submit before 5 May 2026: Late submissions are not accepted

What the buyer will evaluate

Office for Nuclear Regulation will assess all compliant bids against published criteria. Buyers typically apply a 60% quality and 40% price weighting. Under the Procurement Act 2023, social value is a mandatory evaluation criterion.

Writing a winning bid

• Lead with an executive summary addressing Office for Nuclear Regulation’s objectives directly
• Provide two or more case studies with measurable outcomes from comparable contracts
• Include specific, costed social value commitments
• Price to win but ensure your margin covers full delivery
• Submit at least 24 hours before 5 May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can SMEs bid for this contract?

Yes. The Procurement Act 2023 requires Office for Nuclear Regulation to consider SME suitability and remove unnecessary barriers.

Is registration on the portal free?

Yes. Registering as a supplier on Find a Tender is completely free.

What happens if I miss the 5 May 2026 deadline?

Late submissions are not accepted. The deadline is absolute. Submit at least 24 hours early.

Where are the full tender documents?

All documents are on the official Find a Tender listing at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032474-2026.

This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify all details on the official procurement portal before submitting a bid. Kael Tripton is not affiliated with or endorsed by Office for Nuclear Regulation or the UK government.