DNO 513 - Career Switchers

Purpose and Context

The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), referred to as "the Authority," is seeking delivery partner(s) to support the Nuclear Sector Skills Team (NSST) in delivering specific projects that form part of the overarching Nuclear Skills Plan (NSP). These projects are critical to addressing the skills challenge across the UK’s civil and defence nuclear sectors and ensuring the workforce is equipped to meet current and future demands. Background to the Requirement

In August 2023, the Nuclear Sector Skills Team (NSST), formerly the Nuclear Skills Taskforce, was established to accelerate progress on nuclear workforce development. It brought together government, academia, and employers from across the civil and defence sectors to build on existing initiatives and drive a coordinated, multi-level action plan. Following extensive engagement with over 90 key stakeholders and a diagnostic exercise spanning more than 20 workstreams, the NSST produced two key outputs:

• The Nuclear Skills Charter, signed by CEOs (or equivalents) of all Nuclear Skills Executive Committee (NSEC) member organisations, securing cross-sector commitment to the NSP’s actions and deliverables. - The Nuclear Skills Plan (NSP), a ten-year, costed programme detailing the activities, governance structures, and collaborative behaviours required to generate the skills needed to meet the sector’s growing demand. Further information on the NSP and its strategic context can be found at: http://nuclearskillsplan.com. Launched on 15 May 2024, the NSP builds on the Defence Nuclear Command Plan and aligns with the Government’s July 2024 policy intent to secure skills, jobs, growth, and social value across the UK. It supports both public and private investment in the nuclear workforce and underpins the ambition to create up to 40,000 new jobs by 2030. Delivery and Governance

Delivery of the NSP began in May 2024, initiating an enabling phase through to March 2025. During