Award

SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 14:57

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:17

Planning

10 Feb 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by the London Borough of Hackney involves the "SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework" focusing on special educational needs (SEND) services. The primary objective is to provide supported internship placements for young people to enhance their skills for gainful employment post-programme. Three providers have been appointed for a framework initially lasting 24 months, with potential annual extensions totalling an additional 24 months. The total anticipated value of the framework could reach approximately £3,330,000, if extended. This contract commenced on 1st October 2025, and the award stage of the procurement is complete as of 20th August 2025. Services will be delivered across several regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, with the procurement category being special education services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and workforce integration, specifically those capable of delivering special educational support and engagement with SMEs or VCSEs. The open procedure employed in this procurement allows for wider competition and participation, providing an excellent platform for experienced suppliers in the special education and higher education services sector. Companies like The Shaw Trust, London Ability, and AFK Charity are already engaged as suppliers, demonstrating the suitability for entities aiming to leverage experience and organisational capabilities in educational services and employment transitions.

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Notice Title

SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hackney has appointed 3 providers to a framework to provide Special Educational Needs Supported Internship placements for young people in the borough. A key objective of this framework will be for each intern to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully enter the world of work, and will subsequently gain sustainable paid employment at the end of the programme. The framework will be established for an initial duration of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to 24 further months in annual increments at the Council's discretion. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st October 2025. The estimated value of the framework is approximately PS832,500 per annum, equating to PS1,665,000 over the 2 years and up to PS3,330,000 if it is extended for a further 2 years (in annual increments)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-682e36d9-c1cd-4595-a65e-240143e70d5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59c3bc-44d6-4d77-aebe-72be7987215b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,330,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Ashaki Bailey
Contact Email
ashaki.bailey@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AFK CHARITY (ACTION FOR KIDS

LONDON ABILITY

THE SHAW TRUST

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