Planning

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Framework.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 Apr 2022 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a public procurement process for a Framework aimed at Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshops, specifically designed for young people aged 9-14. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) outlines a requirement for delivering up to 150 STEM workshops annually across the United Kingdom and overseas, focusing on various educational topics such as coding, robotics, and environmental awareness. Interested suppliers should note that a market engagement event is scheduled for 3rd May 2022, with the deadline to express interest being 28th April 2022.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those with expertise in STEM education and resources for youth engagement. Companies providing interactive workshop solutions, educational technology, or curriculum development tailored to young learners will be well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to participate in future requirements through 'Call-Off' or 'Mini Competition', thus facilitating potential long-term partnerships with various UK contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Framework.

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) by MOD Air Commercial to inform potential suppliers of the requirement to introduce a Framework for Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes for young people aged 9-14.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Framework. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) by MOD Air Commercial to inform potential suppliers of the requirement 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 bidders will have the opportunity to apply for future requirements through "Call-Off" or "Mini Competition". To establish supplier interest, a Market Engagement event will be held at RAF Cranwell on 3rd May 2022. The closing date to express interest in this market engagement event is 28th April 2022. To register your interest please contact lara.elliott121@mod.gov.uk or emma.clamp879@mod.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032d8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009966-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lara Elliott
Contact Email
lara.elliott121@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYOMBE
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

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