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CS078 - Supported Internships in Middlesbrough Grant Funded Pilot for Young People with learning difficulties and disabilities who do not have an EHCP

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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11 Aug 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has recently completed a contracting process for a grant-funded pilot project focused on Supported Internships aimed at young people with learning difficulties and disabilities who do not possess an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The project, titled "CS078 - Supported Internships in Middlesbrough", falls under the education and training services category. The procurement process was carried out using a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Middlesbrough College, a large educational provider located at Dock Street, Middlesbrough. The contract was signed on 8th August 2025, with the internship programme's operation period starting on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st July 2026.

This initiative provides an avenue for businesses specialising in education and training services to explore similar opportunities that involve direct contracting with public authorities like Middlesbrough Council. Companies with expertise in educational programme delivery, particularly those capable of supporting special educational needs, would be well-suited to compete for tenders of this nature. Such projects not only allow organisations to expand their service portfolio but also strengthen their reputation in public sector collaborations, fostering long-term growth and greater market presence.

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Notice Title

CS078 - Supported Internships in Middlesbrough Grant Funded Pilot for Young People with learning difficulties and disabilities who do not have an EHCP

Notice Description

This is a DfE grant funded pilot project for Supported Internships. The bid proposal accepted by the DfE was based on the LA commission Middlesbrough College to deliver the internship programme, as an established provider for Supported Internships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058551
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047707-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,516 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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