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715708452 - Pilot STEM scheme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Jan 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing a completed public procurement process titled "Pilot STEM scheme," which falls under the education and training services category. The focus of this procurement is a pilot STEM scheme delivered in collaboration with Primary Engineer for the academic year beginning September 2025, specifically targeting the UK region. The contract, valued at £55,000, was signed on 5th January 2026 and is currently in the 'Award' stage. This limited procurement methodology was chosen due to the technical rationale that only a specific supplier could meet the project needs within the required timeframe.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the education and training services sector, particularly those familiar with STEM-related projects or possessing innovative approaches to education. The limited competition noted in this procurement suggests the presence of niche expertise requirements, making it an ideal contract for specialised SMEs like Primary Engineer LTD, which has been actively engaged. By participating in such tenders, businesses can forge closer ties with key governmental authorities and position themselves as leaders in providing educational services to bolster the young workforce's interest in vital sectors such as shipbuilding.

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Notice Title

715708452 - Pilot STEM scheme

Notice Description

Agreement to run From Sept 2025 to August 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pilot STEM scheme to be delivered by the SSDG in collaboration with the provider Primary Engineer for the academic year beginning September 2025. Participation by the shipbuilding sector in the annual competition 'If you were an Engineer'. It is estimated that, through this, the sector could reach over 16,000 young people in the next academic year and help inspire them to take up roles in the shipbuilding industry.

Procurement Information

Pilot Programme "if you were an engineer" Limited known Suppliers available to carry out work before the September project commencement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060464
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
ABBEY WOOD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY ENGINEER

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