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Energus Graduate Scheme Cohort 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Jan 2026 at 11:07

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31 Oct 2025 at 10:22

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10 Oct 2025 at 07:53

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26 Aug 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located at MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol, awarded a contract titled "Energus Graduate Scheme Cohort 2" in the adult-education services category. This procurement involves the sponsorship of up to 40 graduates in the Energus Nuclear Graduate Programme for the fiscal year 2025-26. The procurement process was completed under the direct award method, given Energus's prior involvement with Cohort 1, thus ensuring continuity. This project falls within the services main procurement category, with a contract period from 23rd October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The contract's total gross value is approximately £5.17 million, and it was signed on 22nd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for providers in the education sector, particularly those specialising in university-level adult-education services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Energus, which is actively involved in these areas, are well-suited to benefit from similar contracts owing to their flexibility and specialised expertise. The contract promotes business growth by facilitating partnerships with central government bodies and ensuring ongoing engagements in high-value graduate development initiatives. Companies already partnering in similar domains may find this growing sector advantageous for continuous business expansion.

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Notice Title

Energus Graduate Scheme Cohort 2

Notice Description

Sponsorship of up to 40 graduates on the Energus Nuclear Graduate Programme in FY 2025-26.

Procurement Information

Energus are already contracted for Cohort 1 and there is a requirement for some users to transfer from Cohort 1 to Cohort 2, making it imperative that they have the same provider for continuity of provision. Recruitment has already taken place for Cohort 2, further emphasising the need for the same provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003400-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,315,149 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,315,149 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dne-supplychain@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERGUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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