Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0566fc
- Published by:
- Ministry of Defence
- Authority ID:
- AA76012
- Publication date:
- 03 September 2025
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement 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.
Supplier
Cogent Skills Services Ltd
Identification register:
Address 1: 720 Mandarin Court
Town/City: Warrington
Postcode: WA1 1GG
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDR-3797-CGLZ
NUTS code: UKD61
Email: NSSColaboration@cogentskills.com
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Description of how these justifications apply
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.
Direct award justification
Additional repeat extension partial replacement
Contract
1
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
18 August 2025, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
18 August 2025, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
To be agreed following review
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
| 80300000 |
Higher education services |
Education and training services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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