--- title: "PQQ - STEM Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-15" --- # PQQ - STEM Services Framework Agreement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-035e8d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process, titled "PQQ - STEM Services Framework Agreement", in the services category for the provision of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes. The opportunity aims to inspire young people aged 9-14 to study STEM subjects and address the national skills shortage. The contract will cover up to 150 STEM workshops annually, conducted both in the UK and overseas locations, for a 5-year period. The procurement method is a selective procedure, with the tender period closing on September 16, 2022. This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in STEM subjects. Companies capable of delivering innovative and engaging workshops in areas such as Coding, Robotics, and Cyber are well-suited for this contract. The Ministry of Defence seeks suppliers who can contribute to inspiring future generations in STEM education and addressing skills shortages. Interested parties should engage with the Defence Sourcing Portal to participate in this opportunity. ## 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. ### Lot Information STEM Services Framework Agreement - Lot 1 - Resource Design 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. STEM Services Framework Agreement 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. STEM Services Framework Agreement - Lot 3 - Face to Face engagement 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022496-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022496-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.gov.uk - 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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