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Prior Information Notice

Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner

  • First published: 01 December 2024
  • Last modified: 01 December 2024
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04c07f
Published by:
AWE Plc
Authority ID:
AA82722
Publication date:
01 December 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

AWE is seeking a provider to create and deliver a 2-year (with an option to extend for an additional 1 year) inclusive engagement programme for schools and colleges to attract applicants to its apprenticeship programmes. This programme will include both in-person and virtual engagements with students, school staff, and parents/carers, complementing AWE's existing STEM engagement efforts. The provider will work closely with AWE's Early Careers recruitment team and the ESG team to ensure the programme's success and to enhance the AWE Nuclear Security Technologies brand.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

AWE PLC

AWE

READING

RG74PR

UK

E-mail: AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk

NUTS: UKJ11

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.awe.co.uk/

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Early Careers Recruitment Schools Partner

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79600000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

AWE is seeking a provider to create and deliver a 2-year (with an option to extend for an additional 1 year) inclusive engagement programme for schools and colleges to attract applicants to its apprenticeship programmes. This programme will include both in-person and virtual engagements with students, school staff, and parents/carers, complementing AWE's existing STEM engagement efforts. The provider will work closely with AWE's Early Careers recruitment team and the ESG team to ensure the programme's success and to enhance the AWE Nuclear Security Technologies brand.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 500 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79600000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK


Main site or place of performance:

The location of the Services will be carried out at remotely at the providers place of work.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The apprenticeship opportunities span levels 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-degree apprenticeships, with demand reviewed annually. The provider must demonstrate flexibility and effectiveness in adapting to changes in demand to ensure successful recruitment outcomes.

For the 2024/25 campaign, there are currently 22 roles across these levels, and similar numbers are expected for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 campaigns.

The provider should show evidence of their ability to handle annual changes in demand, both in planning and mid-campaign, and take necessary actions to redirect attraction efforts to ensure success. The provider will also be expected to create, monitor and deliver an award winning 1-1 recruitment mentoring programme for local students.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

27/06/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

27/11/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79600000 Recruitment services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

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