--- title: "PQQ for STEM Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d6a82c6-8869-4ef1-b79e-364cf4c158d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d6a82c6-8869-4ef1-b79e-364cf4c158d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d6a82c6-8869-4ef1-b79e-364cf4c158d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d6a82c6-8869-4ef1-b79e-364cf4c158d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-15" --- # PQQ for STEM Services Framework Agreement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d6a82c6-8869-4ef1-b79e-364cf4c158d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d6a82c6-8869-4ef1-b79e-364cf4c158d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d6a82c6-8869-4ef1-b79e-364cf4c158d7.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement to provide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes aimed at young people aged 9-14. The Framework, available to all UK contracting authorities, will be valid for 5 years. Suppliers will have the opportunity to bid for future requirements through "Call-Off" or "Mini Competition". The tender, titled "PQQ for STEM Services Framework Agreement", falls under the education and training services category and has a contract value of GBP 1,250,000. The procurement method is "selective" with a Restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period ends on 16th September 2022, and the contract period spans from 31st January 2023 to 28th January 2028. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in STEM education and training services to secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The workshops will cover a range of STEM topics and will be delivered across the United Kingdom and potentially overseas locations. Successful suppliers must meet the qualification criteria set out in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to be considered for invitation to tender. Businesses with expertise in coding, robotics, cyber, and other STEM fields are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals. ## Notice This opportunity is to introduce a Framework for Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes for young people aged 9-14. Both the workshop and design elements will support the RAF Youth & STEM's objectives to inspire a future generation to study STEM subjects at GCSE and develop a more diverse and skilled future talent pool to address the national STEM skills shortage. The shortage is particularly acute among women and the socially disadvantaged - both areas that are specifically targeted by the RAF Youth & STEM programme. It is expected that up to 150 STEM workshops will be required to be delivered each year both face to face and virtually with half day and full day options made available. Workshops will need to be delivered throughout the United Kingdom and at overseas locations (tbc). Workshops and STEM resources will need to be curriculum mapped and be linked to the following topics: - Coding - Robotics - Cyber - Forces - Principles of Flight - Mindsets - Energy - Space - Electronics - Net Zero The Framework will be made available to all UK contracting authorities and be valid for 5 years. Successful suppliers on the Framework will have the opportunity to apply for future requirements through "Call-Off" or "Mini Competition". It is the Authority's intention is to select the highest scoring suppliers who will be invited to tender providing they meet the overall score of a pass within the PQQ. If a supplier receives a fail to any question within the PQQ, they will automatically fail the evaluation and not be invited to participate further. This notice is for Expression of Interest, please complete the Pre-Qualification Question (PQQ) section with Defence Sourcing Portal https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54636. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b18a24-e709-4755-bdab-5e7f9da0ea07 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 28 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2022 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b18a24-e709-4755-bdab-5e7f9da0ea07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b18a24-e709-4755-bdab-5e7f9da0ea07 15th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54636 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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