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 Attraction and Assessment Management
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79600000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
AWE is looking to hire an early careers attraction specialist to oversee and manage digital, social, and national events, as well as to coordinate assessment centre scheduling. This role is crucial to achieving the recruitment targets for AWE's recruitment campaigns in the following years'. The contract term is initially for a 2 year period however there will be an option to extend the contract by 1 year.
The provider will be required to create, own and deliver the below services.
1. Digital marketing and attraction
2. Social media marketing
3. Assessment centre management
4. Support as advisors to our corporate affairs team in the ongoing development of the AWE Early Careers pages of the AWE website.
5. Early Careers market research
In addition to the above AWE wishes to review the adoption of an early careers ATS model for 2026/27 campaign onwards (to be decided in 2025). The provider must be able to provide a suitable ATS for the tracking of early careers applicants and be able to evidence success though provision of case studies with a business that has similar hire numbers as AWE.
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:
10.111.1 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 provider will be responsible for creating, owning, and delivering several key services to support and partner with AWE's early careers recruitment function. These services include digital marketing and attraction, social media marketing, and assessment centre management. The provider will act as an advisor to AWE's corporate affairs team, assisting in the ongoing development of the Early Careers pages on the AWE website. They will also conduct market research to inform and enhance recruitment strategies.
The goal of these services is to ensure AWE meets its annual hiring targets across various early careers programs, including the Evolve Graduate Program, Apprenticeship Program, Year in Industry Program, and the Defence STEM Undergraduate Program. These programs cover a wide range of disciplines such as engineering, science, project management, and more.
The provider must demonstrate a proven track record in managing end-to-end attraction strategies for early careers programs, including digital and social media marketing, university engagement, and national events. They should also provide comprehensive real-time reporting to track progress and suggest proactive solutions to ensure targets are met.
The provider will need to establish and maintain productive relationships with AWE's chosen UK institutions, using innovative methods to engage students and position AWE as an employer of choice in STEM and nuclear fields. This includes leveraging digital and social media, as well as other activities to keep AWE at the forefront of student engagement.
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