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title: "Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c07f"
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buyer: "AWE PLC"
published: "2024-11-27"
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# Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner

Buyer: AWE PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c07f

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## Summary

AWE PLC is seeking a provider for an Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner to create and deliver a 2-year inclusive engagement programme, with an option to extend for an additional 1 year. This procurement focuses on recruitment services within the education sector and encompasses a wide range of activities including both in-person and virtual engagements with schools and colleges across the UK. Initially planned, this tender process is now at the tender update stage as of 27 November 2024. A key date to note is the future notice date set for 27 June 2025, indicating ongoing stages for the tender process. Potential suppliers should be prepared to work closely with both AWE’s Early Careers recruitment team and the ESG team to ensure alignment with current STEM efforts and the overall success of the programme.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those with expertise in engaging young talent and apprenticeship schemes. Businesses that demonstrate flexibility and effectiveness in handling annual changes in demand, as well as capability in delivering award-winning recruitment mentoring programmes, will be well-suited to compete. The programme’s scope to enhance brand presence through direct engagement with educational institutions further underscores its potential for broadening business impact and networking within the educational sector. The contract value is estimated at £500,000, making it a significant opportunity for growth and visibility in the UK recruitment industry.

## Notice

AWE is seeking a provider to create and deliver a 2-year (with an option to extend for an additional 1 year) inclusive engagement programme for schools and colleges to attract applicants to its apprenticeship programmes. This programme will include both in-person and virtual engagements with students, school staff, and parents/carers, complementing AWE's existing STEM engagement efforts. The provider will work closely with AWE's Early Careers recruitment team and the ESG team to ensure the programme's success and to enhance the AWE Nuclear Security Technologies brand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The apprenticeship opportunities span levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-degree apprenticeships, with demand reviewed annually. The provider must demonstrate flexibility and effectiveness in adapting to changes in demand to ensure successful recruitment outcomes. For the 2024/25 campaign, there are currently 22 roles across these levels, and similar numbers are expected for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 campaigns. The provider should show evidence of their ability to handle annual changes in demand, both in planning and mid-campaign, and take necessary actions to redirect attraction efforts to ensure success. The provider will also be expected to create, monitor and deliver an award winning 1-1 recruitment mentoring programme for local students.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038357-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AWE PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 16:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038357-2024
- 27 Nov 2024 at 15:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038327-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.awe.co.uk/

## Provenance

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