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Guaranteed Internships

University of Greenwich

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08 Sep 2026 at 13:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

London and South East University Group is procuring education and training services for a pilot programme of employer-led virtual internships during the 2026/27 academic year. The aim is to widen access to meaningful work experience and improve graduate employability for students who may face barriers to traditional internships. The requirement is divided into four service models: internships embedded in academic programmes with in-person activity; fully online internships embedded in academic programmes; co-curricular internships based on small-group employer projects; and co-curricular internships based on individual employer projects. All models involve authentic projects for external employers, with varying requirements for employer interaction, supervision, support and feedback. Delivery is in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, for students across different subject disciplines.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 28 September 2026 at 12:00, and bids by 5 October 2026 at 12:00. The buyer intended to finalise the award by 16 November 2026. Each lot has an initial contract period from 7 December 2026 to 6 August 2027, with a possible single extension of up to eight months, no later than 5 April 2028. The overall estimated value is £333,333.33 excluding VAT and £400,000 including VAT. Each lot is valued at £83,333.33 or £83,333.34 excluding VAT and £100,000 including VAT. Quality carries 70% and cost 30%. Bids may cover one or multiple lots and are submitted electronically in English through the specified portal.

This opportunity suits organisations that design and deliver employer-led internships, employability programmes or higher-education work-based learning. Relevant capability includes creating authentic projects for external employers and coordinating meaningful employer engagement, supervision and feedback. Providers should be able to support internships embedded within academic programmes across different disciplines, including a model with a substantial in-person element and a fully online model that can operate at scale. Other suitable expertise includes facilitating small-group projects, supporting collaborative working and project completion, or managing individual student projects with named employer supervisors and developmental feedback. The requirement also favours providers able to combine structured student support with practical delivery for both curriculum-based and co-curricular experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guaranteed Internships

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the delivery of a pilot programme of employer-led virtual internships during the 2026/27 academic year. The pilot forms part of the University's strategic commitment to improving graduate employability through widening access to high-quality work experience. The University recognises that many students face barriers to accessing traditional internships due to financial constraints, caring responsibilities, disability, geographical location and other personal circumstances. Internships offer an opportunity to remove many of these barriers whilst providing meaningful engagement with employers and authentic workplace experience.

Lot Information

In-curriculum, with in-person

Delivery of employer-led internships that can be embedded within academic programmes and include a meaningful element of in-person activity. The model should be suitable for integration with curriculum delivery while retaining flexibility to work across different subject disciplines.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion.

In-curriculum, fully online

Delivery of fully online, employer-led internships that can be embedded within academic programmes. Students will work on authentic projects for external employers, with structured employer interaction and feedback, through a model capable of operating effectively at scale across different disciplines.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion.

Co-curricular, group projects

Delivery of co-curricular internships in which students work collaboratively in small groups on authentic projects set by external employers. The model should provide effective support for team working, employer engagement and project completion while offering students meaningful experience they can draw upon in future applications and interviews.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion.

Co-curricular, individual projects

Delivery of co-curricular internships in which individual students undertake authentic projects for external employers. Students should have meaningful interaction with a named employer supervisor, receive appropriate support throughout the experience and receive developmental feedback on their work.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f477
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084866-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,332 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 6 Aug 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
University of Greenwich
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENWICH
Postcode
SE10 9LS
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
East Greenwich
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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