Tender

Investment in Supported Internships Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Apr 2022 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Apr 2022 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Investment in Supported Internships Programme." This initiative falls under the category of administrative educational services and is set to be based in England. The active tender stage began with the publication on 6th April 2022, and bids must be submitted before 12 Noon on 13th May 2022. The contracts being sought will commence on 1st August 2022, with a total budget of £7,070,000 available across two lots, aimed at enhancing supported internships for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, training, and employment support. Companies with expertise in providing job coaching, quality assurance, and developing employment forums would be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts. The intended outcome of the programme, which seeks to double the number of supported internship enrolments by 2025, presents a chance for service providers to expand their offerings within a growing sector, catering to the needs of 16-24-year-olds requiring additional support in securing sustainable employment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investment in Supported Internships Programme

Notice Description

Supported Internships (SIs) are a work-based study programme for 16-24 year olds with SEND who have an Education Health and Care plan, who want to move into employment and who need extra support to do so. SIs are designed to equip young people with the skills they need to secure and sustain employment through learning in the workplace. The DfE wants to build the capacity of the SI programme and are aiming to double the number of SIs from c.2,250 internship enrolments per annum to c.4,500 per annum by 2025. We are commissioning two contracts to deliver services to meet these aims. Lot 1 'Strengthening the Supported Internships Programme' with a total budget of up to PS5,570,000 including VAT across a 32-month period with an optional break clause at 20-months. This contract will commence 1st August 2022. Activity will include: Support to Local Authorities to establish and develop SEND employment forums, including administering and monitoring of section 14 grants Engaging and supporting employers to offer high quality work placements Establishing a sustainable process to improve the quality of Supported Internship provision, using a Quality Assurance framework Communication activity Programme co-ordination Lot 2 'Delivery of Job Coach training' contract with a total budget of PS1,500,000 including VAT across a 32-month period with an optional break clause at 20-months. This contract will commence 1st August 2022. Activity will include: Delivery of job coach training Our approach to the commissioning of these services, and associated funding allocations has now been finalised following early market engagement. The full tender documentation can now be accessed on the Departments e-procurement portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com (Ref: 6677) Bidders must submit their Bids before 12 Noon on Friday 13th May 2022. All Bids must be submitted through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-214ca3f9-5b6a-4363-a71b-417c46245a0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47e4ff1-3f35-4cb3-8325-3bec3328bd50
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,070,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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