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Provision of an Autism Exchange Internship Programme

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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23 Jan 2024 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed an award for the provision of an Autism Exchange Internship Programme. The contract is valued at £80,000 GBP and is classified under training services. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 8, 2023, with the contract period starting on January 8, 2024, and ending on January 7, 2025. The buying organisation, Crown Commercial Service, selected AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM as the supplier for this programme.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, especially those experienced in training services and autism support, to engage with the Autism Exchange Internship Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in intern management, outreach, and skills development would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other specified countries can participate in this programme to support individuals on the autism spectrum in workplace integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Autism Exchange Internship Programme

Notice Description

The overall aim was to recruit candidates who are on the autism spectrum who can then engage with this programme, through working with a partner who is a specialist in this area and has a network of eligible candidates that they can support and guide through this internship The Contracting Authority sought proposals for the Autism Exchange Internship Programme. The successful supplier is required to: -Provide Internship management and pre-programme arrangement and development. -Promote the internship amongst their networks and sourcing eligible candidates. -Offer outreach amongst their networks and provide advice and guidance to prospective clients. -Match interns to roles. -Provide training to departments and managers of autism as well as how autism can be supported in the workplace, including both IT and non-IT accessibility requirements. -Provide a full evaluation of the programme, with success criteria defined jointly. -Provide regular support to interns as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9941b444-38aa-4535-b1ea-63aa259cc6ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f39aaf-f7bb-4c5c-9430-897861ab911c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM

Further Information

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