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title: "SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
published: "2025-08-20"
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# SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-682e36d9-c1cd-4595-a65e-240143e70d5e

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## Summary

The recent procurement process by the London Borough of Hackney involves the "SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework" focusing on special educational needs (SEND) services. The primary objective is to provide supported internship placements for young people to enhance their skills for gainful employment post-programme. Three providers have been appointed for a framework initially lasting 24 months, with potential annual extensions totalling an additional 24 months. The total anticipated value of the framework could reach approximately £3,330,000, if extended. This contract commenced on 1st October 2025, and the award stage of the procurement is complete as of 20th August 2025. Services will be delivered across several regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, with the procurement category being special education services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and workforce integration, specifically those capable of delivering special educational support and engagement with SMEs or VCSEs. The open procedure employed in this procurement allows for wider competition and participation, providing an excellent platform for experienced suppliers in the special education and higher education services sector. Companies like The Shaw Trust, London Ability, and AFK Charity are already engaged as suppliers, demonstrating the suitability for entities aiming to leverage experience and organisational capabilities in educational services and employment transitions.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hackney has appointed 3 providers to a framework to provide Special Educational Needs Supported Internship placements for young people in the borough. A key objective of this framework will be for each intern to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully enter the world of work, and will subsequently gain sustainable paid employment at the end of the programme. The framework will be established for an initial duration of 24 months, with the option to extend for up to 24 further months in annual increments at the Council's discretion. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st October 2025. The estimated value of the framework is approximately PS832,500 per annum, equating to PS1,665,000 over the 2 years and up to PS3,330,000 if it is extended for a further 2 years (in annual increments)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59c3bc-44d6-4d77-aebe-72be7987215b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,330,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | AFK CHARITY (ACTION FOR KIDS; LONDON ABILITY; THE SHAW TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59c3bc-44d6-4d77-aebe-72be7987215b
- 20 Feb 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e92b469-ed09-4d7d-9524-47933beb8ab5
- 10 Feb 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4531c823-87b5-4d49-8a9f-2a1c55649695

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59c3bc-44d6-4d77-aebe-72be7987215b
  20th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e92b469-ed09-4d7d-9524-47933beb8ab5
  20th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4531c823-87b5-4d49-8a9f-2a1c55649695
  10th February 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.hackney.gov.uk

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