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DNO 513 - Career Switchers

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 20 releases in its history.

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11 Jun 2026 at 11:45

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18 May 2026 at 12:52

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15 May 2026 at 12:46

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15 May 2026 at 12:41

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15 May 2026 at 12:33

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15 May 2026 at 12:25

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15 May 2026 at 12:09

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15 May 2026 at 11:39

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:53

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01 Apr 2026 at 16:58

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:29

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:25

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:45

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:42

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:39

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27 Mar 2026 at 13:33

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process under the title "DNO 513 - Career Switchers," which focuses on addressing skill shortages in the nuclear sector. This initiative under the Nuclear Skills Plan was executed via a selective procurement method using a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The project aims to transition mid-career professionals into critical roles within both civil and defence nuclear sectors by providing structured pathways and training. The contract was awarded to MTC Operations Limited, headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, and is classified under services within the industry category of vocational training. The contract commenced on 4th June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031, reflecting a strategic move to build a sustainable nuclear workforce. The procurement stage was completed as of 11th June 2026.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in vocational training services. Firms capable of developing structured training programmes and with expertise in career-switching projects are well-suited to engage further in such contracts. Besides providing vocational training, companies specialising in workforce development and skills enhancement across technical and engineering sectors may find significant opportunities for collaboration. This aligns with broader governmental ambitions to secure skilled labour for the UK's nuclear sector, enhancing both civil and defence capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DNO 513 - Career Switchers

Notice Description

The Career Switchers Programme is a key initiative within the Nuclear Skills Plan (NSP), designed to attract, prepare, and accelerate mid-career professionals into critical nuclear sector roles. The programme targets occupations experiencing skills shortages across both civil and defence nuclear domains. By offering structured pathways, accelerator courses, and support mechanisms, it seeks to build a flexible, capable, and sustainable workforce.

Lot Information

Destination Nuclear Bursaries Sponsorship Scheme

The Sponsorship Scheme is designed to address the pressing need for skilled professionals within the nuclear sector, encompassing both civil and defence applications. Recognising the significant demand for degree-educated individuals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, and the current under-representation among those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, this initiative aims to foster social mobility while fulfilling critical workforce requirements. This is through offering comprehensive support, including full funding for tuition fees, summer placements, additional bursaries, and guaranteed job placement upon degree completion.

Sector Experts into Training Career Switchers Skills Supply Demand Model Roles, Pathways and Curriculum Training Provider Network Teacher Training Bursary

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d48e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055115-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80530000 - Vocational training services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,630,303 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,630,303 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£17,086,140 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£17,086,140 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Active, Cancelled
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

Cogent Skills Limited

Ernst and Young LLP

MHP Group Limited

MTC Operations Limited

National Skills Academy Nuclear

Further Information

Notice Documents

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