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Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships

The North Yorkshire Council

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14 Feb 2024 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has initiated a tender process for the Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships in the services category. This contract aims to support young people aged 16 to 24 with learning difficulties and disabilities to transition into employment. The contract is valued at £4,320,000 GBP and is open for bidding until the tender deadline on 31st July 2030. The contract includes an initial 4-year term with a possible 2-year extension, providing opportunities for businesses with expertise in education services to participate.

The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on quality criteria such as track record, learner engagement, and contract delivery. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, allowing a transparent and competitive bidding process. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically or in writing. The North Yorkshire Council will verify tenders through their e-tendering system, YORtender. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education services sector to contribute to enhancing employment opportunities for young people with special needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships ("the Contract"). A supported internship is one type of study programme specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so. They are intended to enable young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve sustainable, paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work through learning in the workplace. Internships normally last for a year and include unpaid work placements of at least six months. Wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships ("the Contract"). A supported internship is one type of study programme specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so. They are intended to enable young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve sustainable, paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work through learning in the workplace. Internships normally last for a year and include unpaid work placements of at least six months. Wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme. Students complete a personalised study programme which includes the chance to study for relevant substantial qualifications, if suitable, and English and maths to an appropriate level. Our requirements mirror the Department for Education's national Supported Internship Guidance. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand.

Renewal: Initial 4 year term followed by a possible extension of 2 years. Contract Duration: 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2028 Option to Extend: 1 August 2028 - 31 July 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004886-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20304 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The North Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

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