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The DfE wants to build the capacity of the SI programme and are aiming to double the number of SIs from c.2,250 internship enrolments per annum to c.4,500 per annum by 2025. We are commissioning two contracts to deliver services to meet these aims. Lot 1 'Strengthening the Supported Internships Programme' Lot 2 'Delivery of Job Coach training'", "value": { "amount": 6400000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "* Support to Local Authorities to establish and develop SEND employment forums, including payment and administration of section 14 grants * Delivery of accredited job coach training programmes and training in systematic instruction * Engaging and supporting employers to offer high quality work placements * Establishing a sustainable audit process, to measure the quality of SI provision against a Quality Assurance framework Additional information: This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Department. The procurement of any services will be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 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