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DNO 513 - Career Switchers

Awarded to Cogent Skills Limited, Ernst and Young LLP, MHP Group Limited +2 more

Ministry of Defence(buyer)

Published
Published 27 October 2025

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Overview

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth £17.09 million to a consortium including Cogent Skills Limited, Ernst and Young LLP, MHP Group Limited, MTC Operations Limited, and National Skills Academy Nuclear to deliver the Career Switchers Programme. This initiative attracts and prepares mid-career professionals for critical roles in the nuclear sector, targeting occupations with skills shortages across civil and defence nuclear domains through structured pathways, accelerator courses, and support mechanisms.

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Lots (9)

  • Destination Nuclear

    £6,500,000Won by MHP Group Limited
  • Bursaries

    £861,020Won by National Skills Academy Nuclear
  • Sponsorship Scheme

    The 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 guaranteed job placement upon degree completion.

    £17,083,333
  • Sector Experts into Training

    £763,638Won by Cogent Skills Limited
  • Career Switchers

    £3,871,795Won by MTC Operations Limited
  • Skills Supply Demand Model

    £1,900,000Won by Ernst and Young LLP
  • Roles, Pathways and Curriculum

    £1,440,000Won by Cogent Skills Limited
  • Training Provider Network

    £600,000Won by National Skills Academy Nuclear
  • Teacher Training Bursary

    £788,250Won by Cogent Skills Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£35,630,303
Procedure
Selective
Published
27 October 2025
Questions by
14 November 2025
Classification (CPV)
World wide web (www) site operation host servicesAdvertising campaign servicesDirect marketing servicesAdult-education services at university level

Award outcome

Awarded value
£17,086,140
Award date
29 March 2026
Contract period
30 March 2026 → 31 March 2031
Winners
  • Cogent Skills Limited
  • Ernst and Young LLP
  • MHP Group Limited
  • MTC Operations Limited
  • National Skills Academy Nuclear

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    11 June 2026

  2. Contract

    18 May 2026

  3. Contract

    15 May 2026

  4. Contract

    15 May 2026

  5. Contract

    15 May 2026

  6. Contract

    15 May 2026

  7. Contract

    15 May 2026

  8. Contract

    15 May 2026

  9. Award Update · Contract Update

    2 April 2026

  10. Tender Cancellation

    1 April 2026

  11. Contract

    30 March 2026

  12. Contract

    30 March 2026

  13. Contract

    27 March 2026

  14. Contract

    27 March 2026

  15. Contract

    27 March 2026

  16. Contract

    27 March 2026

  17. Contract

    27 March 2026

  18. Contract

    27 March 2026

  19. Tender Update

    7 November 2025

  20. Contract Notice

    27 October 2025

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