---
title: "UKRI-5883 - Semiconductor Talent Award: Management and Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0673bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# UKRI-5883 - Semiconductor Talent Award: Management and Recruitment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0673bd

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the Semiconductor Talent Award: Management and Recruitment programme, in collaboration with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This tender, listed under the ID UKRI-5883, falls under the 'services' category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement was handled through an open procedure, and the focus is on UK's domestic student training in semiconductors for the academic year 2026-2027. The process, now in the 'Award' stage, concluded with the contract awarded to the UK Electronics Skills Foundation, with the contract set to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until the end of August 2027. The procurement was conducted from Swindon, Wiltshire, with key dates including the award date finalisation by 18th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large organisations experienced in education and training services, particularly those involved in administrative educational services, career guidance, and higher education. The award not only emphasises financial growth but also partnering in a mission with social value, given the VCSE involvement. Businesses specialising in industrial and technical training can expand their portfolio by tackling career guidance and higher education engagements in the technology and semiconductor fields. The involvement of a major buyer like UKRI ensures credible exposure and potential for long-term collaborations in broader government-led technology initiatives. The open procedure methodology indicates equal opportunity for qualified suppliers to compete, fostering innovation and advancement in the education sector.

## Notice

Innovate UK, in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is seeking a delivery partner to recruit, manage, support domestic undergraduate students through a Semiconductor Talent Award programme for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050062-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,083,333 |
| Lots value | £2,083,333 |
| Awards value | £2,077,090 |
| Contracts value | £2,077,090 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK ELECTRONICS SKILLS FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 79998000 - Coaching services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80531000 - Industrial and technical training services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050062-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041091-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027266-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050062-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041091-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027266-2026
  25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm00000ANPO9MAP&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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