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DHSC - Comms Social Enterprise Interns

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care ("DHSC") based in London, United Kingdom, concluded the "DHSC - Comms Social Enterprise Interns" contract to provide suitable candidates for internships in the DHSC Digital Comms team. This procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically "Recruitment services," and was executed via a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Brixton Finishing School and is active from 9th April 2026 to 8th April 2027, with a potential for a 12-month renewal. The procurement stage is the award stage, and the total contract value is £17,500, with £14,600 excluding VAT. The initiative aims to enhance engagement sessions within the DHSC talent pool.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services or those capable of facilitating internship programmes with effective engagement strategies. Large-scale organisations with a track record in talent management and development are well-suited to compete in similar procurements. It opens prospects for companies aiming to connect and collaborate with government departments related to health and social care. While Brixton Finishing School secured the contract under the current terms, businesses involved in public sector recruitment can look forward to future opportunities in similar domains.

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Notice Title

DHSC - Comms Social Enterprise Interns

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of suitable candidates to take up internships in DHSC Digital Comms team, as well as the set up and delivery of engagement sessions for DHSC among Suppliers' talent pool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2027 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIXTON FINISHING SCHOOL

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