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UKRI-5883 - Semiconductor Talent Award: Management and Recruitment

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 09:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 May 2026 at 14:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Mar 2026 at 12:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the Semiconductor Talent Award: Management and Recruitment programme, in collaboration with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This tender, listed under the ID UKRI-5883, falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement was handled through an open procedure, and the focus is on UK's domestic student training in semiconductors for the academic year 2026-2027. The process, now in the 'Award' stage, concluded with the contract awarded to the UK Electronics Skills Foundation, with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until the end of August 2027. The procurement was conducted from Swindon, Wiltshire, with key dates including the award date finalisation by 18th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large organisations experienced in education and training services, particularly those involved in administrative educational services, career guidance, and higher education. The award not only emphasises financial growth but also partnering in a mission with social value, given the VCSE involvement. Businesses specialising in industrial and technical training can expand their portfolio by tackling career guidance and higher education engagements in the technology and semiconductor fields. The involvement of a major buyer like UKRI ensures credible exposure and potential for long-term collaborations in broader government-led technology initiatives. The open procedure methodology indicates equal opportunity for qualified suppliers to compete, fostering innovation and advancement in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5883 - Semiconductor Talent Award: Management and Recruitment

Notice Description

Innovate UK, in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is seeking a delivery partner to recruit, manage, support domestic undergraduate students through a Semiconductor Talent Award programme for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050062-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79634000 - Career guidance services

79998000 - Coaching services

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,083,333 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,077,090 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,077,090 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK ELECTRONICS SKILLS FOUNDATION

Further Information

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