Tender

Teaching Internships Programme 2026,2027,2028

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) in England is opening a tender for the Teaching Internships Programme, scheduled for 2026, 2027, and 2028. This competitive quotation procurement is targeted towards educational institutions to deliver a three-week internship programme aimed at undergraduate and master's students in STEM and modern foreign languages across the United Kingdom and other specified regions. The tender phase commenced on 15th September 2025, and applications remain open until 20th October 2025. Organisations must have a 'good' or higher Ofsted rating and the capacity to host at least five interns. This initiative categorises under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000) and has significant deadlines, with the contract period extending from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for schools with robust recruitment capabilities to enhance their educational offerings and position themselves as leading training grounds in STEM and modern foreign languages. Schools that can effectively execute and manage this programme will not only gain financial grants but also improve their institutional prestige by participating in a government-backed initiative. Organisations capable of fostering a strong teaching environment with innovative educational strategies would find this tender beneficial for growth and community impact, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and educational advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Teaching Internships Programme 2026,2027,2028

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting applications from schools to deliver the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Teaching Internships Programme. Successful applicants will be awarded a 3-year grant funding agreement to design and deliver a three-week teaching internship, which typically takes place towards the end of each academic year in June and July. Teaching internships are available for undergraduates in their second, third or final year, and master's students, who are studying for a degree in STEM-related subjects and modern foreign languages. For 2026, funding will be up to PS2,065 per intern and divided as follows: * PS1,365 (PS455 per week) paid to the intern on completion of the full 3-week internship * up to PS700 paid directly to the school for coordination and delivery costs, recruitment of interns, but not including marketing costs Eligibility: The grant is available for schools in England whose most recent Ofsted inspection was rated 'good' or higher. Schools must have the capacity to recruit and deliver a teaching internship to at least 5 interns, which include maths and physics interns. Participating schools are expected to deliver the following outcomes: A Teaching Internships programme targeted at undergraduates in their second, third or final years, and master's students, who could potentially teach maths, physics, chemistry, computing, design and technology or modern foreign languages. In summer 2026, we are piloting the inclusion of design and technology internships. A recruitment strategy that will attract students in the target group to teach maths, physics, chemistry, computing, design and technology and modern foreign languages. A programme that offers interns the chance to gain a deep understanding and first-hand experience of teaching. Additional information: Please submit any questions through the DfE e-tendering portal (Jaggaer) programme portal system. DfE will be hosting webinars to answer any questions you may have about the programme on: - Wed 24 Sep, 12:30 - 13:30 - Thu 02 Oct, 16.00 -17.00 Additional Information: The department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not to proceed with grant award. Accordingly, the department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any school or other organisation based on this Prior Information Notice. This grant competition will be run via the department's e-tendering portal, Jaggaer. It is recommended that to avoid missing out, applicants access this system to register as soon as possible using the link provided above. All information included in this notice is indicative and may be subject to change. Please note that the department is not bound to enter into any grant agreement. Funding is subject to change at the department's absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b079759-440d-4b26-a2a5-ae1c8380398c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
LONDON
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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