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title: "STEP WP52 Doctoral Student Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a9d10c0-d28b-4880-b274-e6c0aa56e496"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# STEP WP52 Doctoral Student Strategy

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a9d10c0-d28b-4880-b274-e6c0aa56e496

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is conducting a public procurement process titled "STEP WP52 Doctoral Student Strategy," aimed at establishing a four-year strategy for a national doctoral training programme. This tender falls under the research services industry category and will be located in the United Kingdom, with an open procurement method. The current procurement stage is active, with the tender period ending on 25 September 2019, and the contract starting shortly after, on 26 September 2019, lasting until 27 September 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the academic and educational sector, particularly those specialising in research services related to fusion science and technology. Academic institutions or consortia that possess expertise in doctoral training programmes would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in this project, successful bidders will contribute to the development of a new cohort of doctoral students, potentially expanding their market presence and reinforcing their positions within the industry.

## Notice

In this first year, STEP is seeking an academic partner, or consortium, to help establish a 4 year strategy for a national doctoral training programme in support of STEP aiming to have at least 150 graduated individuals by March 2024. Funding will also be provided for the management and delivery costs of an M-level taught-course programme in fusion science and technology, to be delivered to a cohort of doctoral students during the academic year 2019/20 as part of the overall strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4800ba-37a5-4632-bc7e-736a4dce3f63 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2019 - 27 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2019 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4800ba-37a5-4632-bc7e-736a4dce3f63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4800ba-37a5-4632-bc7e-736a4dce3f63
  6th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30051&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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