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PQQ - STEM Services Framework Agreement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Aug 2022 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process, titled "PQQ - STEM Services Framework Agreement", in the services category for the provision of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes. The opportunity aims to inspire young people aged 9-14 to study STEM subjects and address the national skills shortage. The contract will cover up to 150 STEM workshops annually, conducted both in the UK and overseas locations, for a 5-year period. The procurement method is a selective procedure, with the tender period closing on September 16, 2022.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in STEM subjects. Companies capable of delivering innovative and engaging workshops in areas such as Coding, Robotics, and Cyber are well-suited for this contract. The Ministry of Defence seeks suppliers who can contribute to inspiring future generations in STEM education and addressing skills shortages. Interested parties should engage with the Defence Sourcing Portal to participate in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

PQQ - 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.

Lot Information

STEM Services Framework Agreement - Lot 1 - Resource Design

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.

STEM Services Framework Agreement

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.

STEM Services Framework Agreement - Lot 3 - Face to Face engagement

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022496-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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 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

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