Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Air Commercial
High Wyombe
HP144UE
Contact
Lara Elliott
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Framework.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) by MOD Air Commercial to inform potential suppliers of the requirement to introduce a Framework for Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops and design programmes for young people aged 9-14.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please note this is not a call for competition, this is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for a Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Framework.
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) by MOD Air Commercial to inform potential suppliers of the requirement 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 bidders will have the opportunity to apply for future requirements through "Call-Off" or "Mini Competition".
To establish supplier interest, a Market Engagement event will be held at RAF Cranwell on 3rd May 2022.
The closing date to express interest in this market engagement event is 28th April 2022.
To register your interest please contact lara.elliott121@mod.gov.uk or emma.clamp879@mod.gov.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 April 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No