Scope
Description
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
Contract 1. STEM Returners
Supplier
Contract value
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
26 August 2025
Contract dates
- 27 August 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Possible extension to 28 August 2026
- 1 year, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract will include the option to extend by up to 6 months after the initial end date of 28th February 2026, giving a maximum duration up to 28th August 2026. The contract is set at an initial value of £20,000 ex VAT (£24,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of £40,000 ex VAT (£48,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract will include the option to extend by up to 6 months after the initial end date of 28th February 2026, giving a maximum duration up to 28th August 2026. The contract is set at an initial value of £20,000 ex VAT (£24,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of £40,000 ex VAT (£48,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Marine People LTD
7 Manor Court Barnes Wallis Road Segensworth Hampshire
Portsmouth
PO15 5TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. STEM Returners
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
United Kingdom
Email: eleanor.rust100@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government