Tender

Supported Internship - Oxfordshire

ACTIVATE LEARNING

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 14:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Activate Learning, a sub-central government public authority located at Oxpens Campus, Oxford, UK, is currently at the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Supported Internship - Oxfordshire". The opportunity seeks partners to deliver supported internship and employability programmes, specifically aiming to transition approximately 15 City of Oxford College learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) into sustainable employment or volunteering roles in Oxfordshire. The procurement pertains to the education and training services industry category and is conducted through an open, below-threshold competition designed under the light-touch regime. Business submissions are due by 2nd March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and employability services, particularly those focused on supporting young people with special educational needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, reflecting the suitability criteria. Interested businesses must engage in a pre-qualification questionnaire process followed by submitting an invitation to tender document. Successful applicants will coordinate workplace development for four days a week while the college provides classroom-based employability preparedness. This collaborative effort promises business growth potential by fostering enduring partnerships to deliver impactful employment programmes within the local community.

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Notice Information

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) 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 26/27 will lead to lagged funding being received by all parties in 27/28. All applicants will demonstrate robust quality assurance practices, health and safety, child protection and safeguarding policies. Please note that this opportunity is currently being delivered with an existing partner in the 25/26 academic year and this is part of an annual re-tendering process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004388-2026
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.durston@activatelearning.co.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

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