---
title: "STEM returners programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054ece"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054ece.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT"
published: "2025-06-30"
---

# STEM returners programme

Buyer: ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054ece

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## Summary

The Atomic Weapons Establishment has concluded a direct award for the STEM returners programme, focusing on recruitment services. This initiative is categorised under the services industry and aims to support the representation of underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The programme's scope covers the entirety of the United Kingdom, and the contract period extends from the 1st of July 2025 to the 1st of July 2026, with a possible extension until January 2027. The procurement stage is complete, following a direct award based on a scarcity in the market and niche requirements, with no competition involved.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in recruitment and human resources services. STEM RETURNERS, identified as a small or medium enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract and can leverage this project to expand its impact within the STEM sector. Businesses that specialise in talent development and career support for professionals returning to work after a break would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, providing inclusive and flexible environments for these individuals. The programme is designed to meet specialised workforce needs, making it a valuable opportunity for providers in this niche.

## Notice

STEM Returners helps employers recruit, develop, and retain the best available talent, and enables highly qualified and experienced candidates to restart their career after a career break. STEM Returners are on a mission to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in STEM and ensuring that those who have left STEM are able to return to a flexible, supported, and inclusive environment. Direct award based on scarcity in the market and niche requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036074-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEM RETURNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 11:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036074-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 09:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033173-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036074-2025
  30th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033173-2025
  18th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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