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SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework

London Borough of Hackney

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Aug 2025 at 16:02

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20 Feb 2025 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has established a framework for the provision of Special Educational Needs Supported Internship placements for young people, under the title "SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework". This procurement, classified under special education services, is set in the Hackney region, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st October 2025. The framework has been awarded and is now complete, following a limited procurement method. It was conducted as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, leveraging the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6232 Facilities Management and Workplace Services, Lot 3A. The contract, valued at approximately £3,330,000 if extended, supports the Government’s 'Preparing for Adulthood' agenda and will initially run for two years, with an optional two-year extension in annual increments.

This framework presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the special education sector, particularly those experienced in providing vocational training and internship programmes for young adults. With a statutory requirement to prepare young individuals for the workforce from Year 9 onwards, this framework requires providers who can deliver a combination of educational learning and practical work experience, making it ideal for SMEs focused on educational services and social value initiatives. Businesses that can contribute to the quality, sustainability, and price criteria are well-suited to compete, having an additional opportunity to establish long-term relationships within the public sector, given the potential for contract extension.

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Notice Information

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)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Government's 'Preparing for Adulthood' agenda places a statutory requirement upon Local Authorities to prepare young people for the world of work from Year 9 onwards. Supported Internships are a UK wide initiative that provide a balance between educational learning and work experience where interns are able to apply the skills learnt in practice.

Procurement Information

This procurement was a call off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6232 Facilities Management and Workplace Services, Lot 3A.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050290-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The framework duration will be 2 years, however the Council reserves the right to extend the framework for a further 2 years in annual increments.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Hackney
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Postcode Area
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
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AFK - Action for Kids Charity

London Ability

The Shaw Trust

Further Information

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