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RAF Funding of The Arkwright Scholarship Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 May 2024 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the RAF Funding of The Arkwright Scholarship Programme to The Smallpeice Trust. This contract falls under the category of secondary education services and has a total value of £625,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period is from March 30, 2024, to March 29, 2029. The closing date for the tender was March 19, 2024. The Ministry of Defence, located in London, England, initiated this tender.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses in the education sector, especially those providing secondary education services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in supporting STEM education initiatives at the national level could benefit from bidding for this opportunity. The Ministry of Defence's commitment to promoting STEM education through the RAF Youth STEM programme highlights the potential for collaboration and growth within the education industry.

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Notice Title

RAF Funding of The Arkwright Scholarship Programme

Notice Description

The RAF Youth STEM programme is the largest of its kind across UK Government and seeks to maximise reach nationally. In order to promote the RAF and our role in support of STEM nationally, we have to identify engagement routes that do not require direct RAF interaction, but support the same aims and objectives. The Arkwright Scholars programme, delivered by the Smallpeice Trust, is a nationally recognised programme that provides financial support to sixth form students who wish to study engineering at university.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a2f4263-6cb2-4d2a-b089-0ef80e201548
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3744a8-3331-4afd-9bcb-a25eeb219fd0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
selina Groves
Contact Email
selina.groves106@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SMALLPEICE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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