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Autism Internship Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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14 Jul 2026 at 06:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, organised a public procurement process for its "Autism Internship Programme". This contract, categorised under staff training services, covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and has now reached the award stage, being completed on 14th July 2026. The contract was awarded to "Ambitious About Autism" with a total contract value of £30,000 (gross), running from 10th July 2026 to 9th July 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in staff training and workplace integration services, particularly for those specialising in autism support. With a focus on providing comprehensive internship experiences and training for line managers within companies, service providers who have the expertise in developing inclusive training programmes and managing cohort placements would be well-suited to compete. The contract provides various opportunities for growth in developing skills tailored to supporting young people with autism, enhancing corporate responsibility and inclusivity within organisations across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism Internship Programme

Notice Description

Autism Internship Programme, The product is a year-round autism employment support offer for young people aged 18-25, with placements delivered in flexible cohorts rather than only during summer. It includes paid internship placements (recommended minimum 8 weeks), a bespoke three-hour training session for managers/teams, support with job design and recruitment, and ongoing delivery through weekly check-ins, email/call support, pre-placement preparation, and adjustment planning. For DWP, the proposed model is four cohorts per year, with around five interns per cohort and a four-month lead-in for each cycle.utism Internship Programme. * A bespoke three-hour training session for line managers and teams involved in hosting interns. * Guidance on role suitability, accessible job descriptions, and inclusive recruitment processes. * Support for workplace adjustments, pre-placement preparation, and candidate adjustment passports. * Ongoing delivery support, including weekly check-ins, email/call advice, and feedback to candidates. * Support with security checks and pre-placement meetings to ensure successful onboarding. Processed by SSCL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065873-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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