Tender

Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner

AWE PLC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2024 at 16:48

Planning

27 Nov 2024 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

AWE PLC is seeking a provider for an Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner to create and deliver a 2-year inclusive engagement programme, with an option to extend for an additional 1 year. This procurement focuses on recruitment services within the education sector and encompasses a wide range of activities including both in-person and virtual engagements with schools and colleges across the UK. Initially planned, this tender process is now at the tender update stage as of 27 November 2024. A key date to note is the future notice date set for 27 June 2025, indicating ongoing stages for the tender process. Potential suppliers should be prepared to work closely with both AWE’s Early Careers recruitment team and the ESG team to ensure alignment with current STEM efforts and the overall success of the programme.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in engaging young talent and apprenticeship schemes. Businesses that demonstrate flexibility and effectiveness in handling annual changes in demand, as well as capability in delivering award-winning recruitment mentoring programmes, will be well-suited to compete. The programme’s scope to enhance brand presence through direct engagement with educational institutions further underscores its potential for broadening business impact and networking within the educational sector. The contract value is estimated at £500,000, making it a significant opportunity for growth and visibility in the UK recruitment industry.

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Notice Title

Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner

Notice Description

AWE is seeking a provider to create and deliver a 2-year (with an option to extend for an additional 1 year) inclusive engagement programme for schools and colleges to attract applicants to its apprenticeship programmes. This programme will include both in-person and virtual engagements with students, school staff, and parents/carers, complementing AWE's existing STEM engagement efforts. The provider will work closely with AWE's Early Careers recruitment team and the ESG team to ensure the programme's success and to enhance the AWE Nuclear Security Technologies brand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The apprenticeship opportunities span levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-degree apprenticeships, with demand reviewed annually. The provider must demonstrate flexibility and effectiveness in adapting to changes in demand to ensure successful recruitment outcomes. For the 2024/25 campaign, there are currently 22 roles across these levels, and similar numbers are expected for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 campaigns. The provider should show evidence of their ability to handle annual changes in demand, both in planning and mid-campaign, and take necessary actions to redirect attraction efforts to ensure success. The provider will also be expected to create, monitor and deliver an award winning 1-1 recruitment mentoring programme for local students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c07f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038357-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 2025Expired
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
AWE PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aweprocurement@awe.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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