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    ContractsNuclear Career Switchers Programme
    Awarded contract

    Nuclear Career Switchers Programme

    Awarded
    £3.9m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    A government-backed programme supporting experienced professionals transitioning into high-demand nuclear sector roles across civil and defence domains.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 11 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £3.9m
    Published 11 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £3,871,795
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MO
      MTC Operations Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    11 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Career Switchers Programme is a Nuclear Skills Plan initiative that helps experienced professionals transition into critical nuclear industry roles where skills shortages exist. The programme provides structured training pathways, accelerator courses, and comprehensive support to prepare mid-career switchers for positions in both civil and defence nuclear sectors. Ideal for suppliers offering training, education, assessment, or recruitment services that can support workforce development in nuclear engineering, operations, security, project management, and other high-demand technical and professional roles.

    Track record

    13 awards · 13 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 13 contracts to 13 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED1× · 8%
    2. University of Staffordshire1× · 8%
    3. Raytheon Systems UK1× · 8%
    4. INZPIRE LIMITED1× · 8%
    5. Sir Joseph Isherwood Limited1× · 8%
    6. Mercury Training Ltd1× · 8%

    +7 more suppliers

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, QA Ltd, PeoplePlus Group Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05d48e
    MD
    Buyer
    MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
    Sector
    Education & Training