---
title: "STEM Returners"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f23"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# STEM Returners

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f23

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "STEM Returners" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement was specifically aimed at exploring a potential recruiting pool for engineers and STEM-related professionals to enter the Royal Navy. Located in Portsmouth, the procurement adhered to a direct method, without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement process reached the contract stage, with the contract being awarded to Marine People LTD, effective from 27th August 2025 to 28th February 2026, with a potential extension until 28th August 2026. The contract, valued initially at £24,000 including VAT, could reach £48,000 if extended and additional services are required. The most recent update indicates the contract was terminated on 31st March 2026, marking the conclusion of this process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, particularly SMEs with a focus on STEM recruitment. The successful contractor, Marine People LTD, benefited from engaging with the Ministry of Defence, a prominent public authority, highlighting the potential for increased visibility and the prospect of future contracts. Businesses specialising in recruitment or those adept at facilitating STEM career transitions are well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities, which not only diversify their portfolio but also establish stronger affiliations with government bodies.

## Notice

The RN aims to run a contract that is intended to confirm a potentially 'untapped' recruiting pool for potential Engineers and other STEM related Professions, that wish to enter the RN, as an effective recruiting route to augment the typical 'bottom-fed' recruitment process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030748-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINE PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 09:55 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030748-2026
- 28 Aug 2025 at 10:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051870-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030748-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051870-2025
  28th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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