Award

STEM returners programme

ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2025 at 11:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Jun 2025 at 09:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Atomic Weapons Establishment has concluded a direct award for the STEM returners programme, focusing on recruitment services. This initiative is categorised under the services industry and aims to support the representation of underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The programme's scope covers the entirety of the United Kingdom, and the contract period extends from the 1st of July 2025 to the 1st of July 2026, with a possible extension until January 2027. The procurement stage is complete, following a direct award based on a scarcity in the market and niche requirements, with no competition involved.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in recruitment and human resources services. STEM RETURNERS, identified as a small or medium enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract and can leverage this project to expand its impact within the STEM sector. Businesses that specialise in talent development and career support for professionals returning to work after a break would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, providing inclusive and flexible environments for these individuals. The programme is designed to meet specialised workforce needs, making it a valuable opportunity for providers in this niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEM returners programme

Notice Description

STEM Returners helps employers recruit, develop, and retain the best available talent, and enables highly qualified and experienced candidates to restart their career after a career break. STEM Returners are on a mission to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in STEM and ensuring that those who have left STEM are able to return to a flexible, supported, and inclusive environment. Direct award based on scarcity in the market and niche requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054ece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036074-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tamsin.stait@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
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEM RETURNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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