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STEM Returners

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Aug 2025 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed a direct procurement process termed "STEM Returners," aimed at exploring untapped recruiting pools for Engineers and other STEM professions to join the Royal Navy. This contract falls under the services category, specifically recruitment services, and was awarded to Marine People LTD. This below threshold award was made without competition. The contract commenced on 27th August 2025 and is set to run until 28th February 2026, with an optional extension of up to six months. The procurement adheres to UKPGA legislation 2023/54 and was conducted directly by the Ministry of Defence.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in STEM fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in talent acquisition for engineering and related disciplines could leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and expand their client base within the public sector. The total potential value of the contract is £40,000, excluding VAT, with an option to increase to £48,000 if additional services are required, granting participating businesses the chance to solidify relationships with government entities and demonstrate innovation in recruitment practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEM Returners

Notice Description

The RN aims to run a contract that is intended to confirm a potentially 'untapped' recruiting pool for potential Engineers and other STEM related Professions, that wish to enter the RN, as an effective recruiting route to augment the typical 'bottom-fed' recruitment process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051870-2025
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eleanor.rust100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARINE PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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