Scope
Description
The Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme is designed to address the pressing need for skilled professionals within the nuclear sector, encompassing both civil and defence applications. Recognising the significant demand for degree-educated individuals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, and the current under-representation among those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, this initiative aims to foster social mobility while fulfilling critical workforce requirements. This is through offering comprehensive support, including full funding for tuition fees, summer placements, additional bursaries, and support for job placement upon degree completion.
Due to Cohort 1 already being on contract, and in Year 1 of their scheme, it is imperative to ensure continuity of funding and provision for Year 2 and Year 3 of Cohort 1's scheme. Due to the academic timetable, Marketing and Attraction has already been contracted, via a TAF on a previous contract, for getting students onto Cohort 2. As such, remaining with Cogent Skills Services Ltd is the only solution for the Cohort 1 and 2 students to use this scheme. The Cohort 3 contract will be competitively procured.
Contract 1. Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,113,000 excluding VAT
- £3,113,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 August 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 7 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Cogent Skills Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDR-3797-CGLZ
720 Mandarin Court
Warrington
WA1 1GG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: DNE-SupplyChain@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government