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SC1 Internship Pilot

London Borough of Southwark

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05 Oct 2026 at 12:10

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28 Sep 2026 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

London Borough of Southwark, on behalf of SC1 London, is procuring a provider to run an internship pilot for local residents seeking paid placements in the health and life sciences sector. The service covers recruiting participants, arranging placements with employers and supporting both participants and employers throughout the internship. It is intended to help residents enter the sector, including people from disadvantaged backgrounds and groups underrepresented in health and life sciences. The work is to be delivered in Southwark and Lambeth. The service falls within career guidance and employment support, with a focus on creating high-quality internship experiences and connecting residents to relevant employers.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The enquiry deadline was 12 October 2026 at 5pm, and the offer deadline was 19 October 2026 at 5pm. The contract is scheduled to run from 23 November 2026 to 23 November 2027. The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT). This is a single-lot procurement. Evaluation places 30% on service delivery, 20% on resident engagement, 20% on skills, expertise and resources, 10% on performance and outcomes, 10% on customer satisfaction, 5% on social value and 5% on the quotation sum. The service is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The opportunity suits organisations able to recruit and support residents facing barriers to employment, and to build referral routes with education providers, community organisations and other local partners. Bidders should show how they will make recruitment inclusive and accessible, including for residents with disabilities or special educational needs, and tailor support to participants and employers in health and life sciences. Relevant employer relationships and knowledge of the Southwark and Lambeth skills and employment landscape will be useful. Proposals need credible staffing, organisational capacity and backup arrangements, alongside a practical mobilisation plan. Suppliers should also demonstrate experience with disadvantaged or underrepresented groups and with public-sector, education or funder-supported programmes, plus the systems to track quality, satisfaction, impact and longer-term outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC1 Internship Pilot

Notice Description

Southwark Council, on behalf of SC1 London, is seeking a provider to deliver the an internship pilot programme for residents, supporting participants into paid internship opportunities in the health and life sciences sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077b57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093753-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
London Borough of Southwark
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark, TLI45 Lambeth
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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