Tender

PQQ for STEM Services Framework Agreement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Aug 2022 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes aimed at young people aged 9-14. The Framework, available to all UK contracting authorities, will be valid for 5 years. Suppliers will have the opportunity to bid for future requirements through "Call-Off" or "Mini Competition". The tender, titled "PQQ for STEM Services Framework Agreement", falls under the education and training services category and has a contract value of GBP 1,250,000. The procurement method is "selective" with a Restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period ends on 16th September 2022, and the contract period spans from 31st January 2023 to 28th January 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in STEM education and training services to secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The workshops will cover a range of STEM topics and will be delivered across the United Kingdom and potentially overseas locations. Successful suppliers must meet the qualification criteria set out in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to be considered for invitation to tender. Businesses with expertise in coding, robotics, cyber, and other STEM fields are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQQ for STEM Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This opportunity is to introduce a Framework for Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes for young people aged 9-14. Both the workshop and design elements will support the RAF Youth & STEM's objectives to inspire a future generation to study STEM subjects at GCSE and develop a more diverse and skilled future talent pool to address the national STEM skills shortage. The shortage is particularly acute among women and the socially disadvantaged - both areas that are specifically targeted by the RAF Youth & STEM programme. It is expected that up to 150 STEM workshops will be required to be delivered each year both face to face and virtually with half day and full day options made available. Workshops will need to be delivered throughout the United Kingdom and at overseas locations (tbc). Workshops and STEM resources will need to be curriculum mapped and be linked to the following topics: - Coding - Robotics - Cyber - Forces - Principles of Flight - Mindsets - Energy - Space - Electronics - Net Zero The Framework will be made available to all UK contracting authorities and be valid for 5 years. Successful suppliers on the Framework will have the opportunity to apply for future requirements through "Call-Off" or "Mini Competition". It is the Authority's intention is to select the highest scoring suppliers who will be invited to tender providing they meet the overall score of a pass within the PQQ. If a supplier receives a fail to any question within the PQQ, they will automatically fail the evaluation and not be invited to participate further. This notice is for Expression of Interest, please complete the Pre-Qualification Question (PQQ) section with Defence Sourcing Portal https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54636.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b18a24-e709-4755-bdab-5e7f9da0ea07
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 28 Jan 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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