Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-f8a7-7145-9466-a9a363db3ad1/ukri-4863-national-stem-ambassadors-programme pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UKRI-4863 National STEM Ambassadors programme [UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-research-innovation-ukri) Estimated value £21,250,000 Published 27 Feb 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a new supplier to continue the delivery of the STEM Ambassadors programme. UKRI wants to maintain the focus on STEM in this new contract whilst also piloting activities to build further on the existing focus of the programme. The STEM Ambassadors programme is an established, recognisable national programme that supports the UK Government in its ambitions to support young people to develop STEM skills and consider career opportunities in the STEM sector by connecting them with Ambassadors that work in the sector. It is the UK’s largest STEM engagement programme for young people aged 5-19. The main priorities of the renewed programme will be to: - maintain its effectiveness as a national STEM volunteering infrastructure. - implement changes that improve the delivery and coordination of the programme - improve the programme’s recruitment of Ambassadors from universities and academic research organisations - design, develop and implement targeted, innovative interventions that focus on young people from minoritised and underrepresented groups that have potential to be scaled up in local schools and non-school organisations (such as youth and community groups and cultural organisations such as art galleries and museums). - evaluate the effectiveness of the programme and targeted interventions. UKRI wants the programme to achieve the following objectives: - Support the development and growth of the STEM skills required for working within STEM. - To introduce and connect young people with the range of careers in STEM and challenge perceptions of what STEM is and who can work in STEM sectors. - To inspire young people and build their trust and understanding of STEM. The supplier will deliver these objectives through the following five work packages: - Work package 1: STEM Ambassador recruitment, induction, support and training - Work package 2: Employer and schools engagement and support - Work package 3: Coordinated UK wide activity at national and regional levels - Work package 4: Design, development, piloting and scaling of interventions targeting young people from underrepresented and minoritised groups - Work package 5: Monitoring and evaluation of programme and targeted interventions - Work package 6: Convening sector, network building and communications The programme will be delivered from 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2032 Market Engagement Webinar: UKRI is holding a market engagement webinar on 16th March 2026 commencing at 14.00 with a presentation followed by a question and answer session. This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about the STEM Ambassadors Programme and the procurement process as well as to provide valuable feedback on the requirement. Please note that not registering an interest will not prevent any organisation from participating in any future procurement, nor will any information shared during preliminary market engagement provide an advantage in any subsequent process. To find out more information about this webinar and register your interest [events.teams.microsoft.com](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/01f75b04-c7c5-48f4-8a03-7d3b838d4675@8bb7e08e-daa4-4a8e-927e-fca38db04b7e) Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-065ee2-2026-02-27T17:48:17Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-065ee2-2026-02-27T17:48:17Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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