Tender

Supported Internship - Oxfordshire

ACTIVATE LEARNING

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Activate Learning, a sub-central government public authority based in Oxford, United Kingdom, seeks to find partners for the "Supported Internship - Oxfordshire" programme. This initiative focuses on integrating learners from the City of Oxford College, especially those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), into employment or volunteering opportunities. The tender is under the services category, specifically education and training services, and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission is 2nd May 2025, and the open competition method is being used under a special light touch regime, with a gross contract value of £17,000. The project is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with experience in supported internships and employability programmes. As the procurement process involves working closely with local colleges and providing intensive job coaching, companies that excel in vocational training and have strong regional connections in Oxfordshire are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the procurement process is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), opening avenues for enhancing business growth and establishing a foothold in educational services within the region. The selection criteria focus on the provider's ability to meet the specific needs of the learners, thus favouring businesses with tailored approaches and demonstrable outcomes in youth employment programmes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Supported Internship - Oxfordshire

Notice Description

We are seeking partners to support in the delivery of supported internship and employability programmes to move a small number (circa. 15) of City of Oxford College learners with EHCPs into sustainable employment or volunteering opportunities in Oxfordshire. This provision will focus on developing young people's employment skills through intensive job coaching in the workplace and sourcing placement opportunities with employers. The provision will be co-delivered with the College who will undertake employability preparedness classroom provision for one day a week, with the successful partner co-ordinating, monitoring and supporting workplace development for four days a week. The successful partner will need to work with us within the limitations of the 16-19 funding lagged funding formula whereby successful delivery in 25/26 will lead to lagged funding being received by all parties in 26/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017225-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@activatelearning.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-050823-2025-04-28T10:49:21+01:00",
    "date": "2025-04-28T10:49:21+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-050823",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-UKPRN-100121293957",
            "name": "Activate Learning",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-UKPRN",
                "id": "100121293957"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PHXN-4269-LRLR"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Oxpens Campus",
                "locality": "Oxford",
                "postalCode": "OX1 1SA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ14"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@activatelearning.ac.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-UKPRN-100121293957",
        "name": "Activate Learning"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-050823",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Supported Internship - Oxfordshire",
        "description": "We are seeking partners to support in the delivery of supported internship and employability programmes to move a small number (circa. 15) of City of Oxford College learners with EHCPs into sustainable employment or volunteering opportunities in Oxfordshire. This provision will focus on developing young people's employment skills through intensive job coaching in the workplace and sourcing placement opportunities with employers. The provision will be co-delivered with the College who will undertake employability preparedness classroom provision for one day a week, with the successful partner co-ordinating, monitoring and supporting workplace development for four days a week. The successful partner will need to work with us within the limitations of the 16-19 funding lagged funding formula whereby successful delivery in 25/26 will lead to lagged funding being received by all parties in 26/27.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "80000000",
                        "description": "Education and training services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 17000,
            "amount": 17000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "specialRegime": [
            "lightTouch"
        ],
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "richard.durston@activatelearning.ac.uk",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "notAllowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-05-02T23:59:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 17000,
                    "amount": 17000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "description": "Suitability to meet the needs of our learners."
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "017225-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017225-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-04-28T10:49:21+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}