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title: "RAF Funding of The Arkwright Scholarship Programme"
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# RAF Funding of The Arkwright Scholarship Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a2f4263-6cb2-4d2a-b089-0ef80e201548

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the RAF Funding of The Arkwright Scholarship Programme to The Smallpeice Trust. This contract falls under the category of secondary education services and has a total value of £625,000. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period is from March 30, 2024, to March 29, 2029. The closing date for the tender was March 19, 2024. The Ministry of Defence, located in London, England, initiated this tender.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses in the education sector, especially those providing secondary education services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in supporting STEM education initiatives at the national level could benefit from bidding for this opportunity. The Ministry of Defence's commitment to promoting STEM education through the RAF Youth STEM programme highlights the potential for collaboration and growth within the education industry.

## Notice

The RAF Youth STEM programme is the largest of its kind across UK Government and seeks to maximise reach nationally. In order to promote the RAF and our role in support of STEM nationally, we have to identify engagement routes that do not require direct RAF interaction, but support the same aims and objectives. The Arkwright Scholars programme, delivered by the Smallpeice Trust, is a nationally recognised programme that provides financial support to sixth form students who wish to study engineering at university.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3744a8-3331-4afd-9bcb-a25eeb219fd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £625,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £625,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SMALLPEICE TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3744a8-3331-4afd-9bcb-a25eeb219fd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd3744a8-3331-4afd-9bcb-a25eeb219fd0
  7th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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