--- title: "Teaching Internships Programme 2026,2027,2028" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90d5aff0-1028-4707-8c4c-a9f498d7afd4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90d5aff0-1028-4707-8c4c-a9f498d7afd4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90d5aff0-1028-4707-8c4c-a9f498d7afd4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90d5aff0-1028-4707-8c4c-a9f498d7afd4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-09-15" --- # Teaching Internships Programme 2026,2027,2028 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90d5aff0-1028-4707-8c4c-a9f498d7afd4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90d5aff0-1028-4707-8c4c-a9f498d7afd4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90d5aff0-1028-4707-8c4c-a9f498d7afd4.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) in England is opening a tender for the Teaching Internships Programme, scheduled for 2026, 2027, and 2028. This competitive quotation procurement is targeted towards educational institutions to deliver a three-week internship programme aimed at undergraduate and master's students in STEM and modern foreign languages across the United Kingdom and other specified regions. The tender phase commenced on 15th September 2025, and applications remain open until 20th October 2025. Organisations must have a 'good' or higher Ofsted rating and the capacity to host at least five interns. This initiative categorises under Education and Training Services (CPV code 80000000) and has significant deadlines, with the contract period extending from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2028. This tender offers substantial opportunities for schools with robust recruitment capabilities to enhance their educational offerings and position themselves as leading training grounds in STEM and modern foreign languages. Schools that can effectively execute and manage this programme will not only gain financial grants but also improve their institutional prestige by participating in a government-backed initiative. Organisations capable of fostering a strong teaching environment with innovative educational strategies would find this tender beneficial for growth and community impact, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and educational advancements. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting applications from schools to deliver the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Teaching Internships Programme. Successful applicants will be awarded a 3-year grant funding agreement to design and deliver a three-week teaching internship, which typically takes place towards the end of each academic year in June and July. Teaching internships are available for undergraduates in their second, third or final year, and master's students, who are studying for a degree in STEM-related subjects and modern foreign languages. For 2026, funding will be up to PS2,065 per intern and divided as follows: * PS1,365 (PS455 per week) paid to the intern on completion of the full 3-week internship * up to PS700 paid directly to the school for coordination and delivery costs, recruitment of interns, but not including marketing costs Eligibility: The grant is available for schools in England whose most recent Ofsted inspection was rated 'good' or higher. Schools must have the capacity to recruit and deliver a teaching internship to at least 5 interns, which include maths and physics interns. Participating schools are expected to deliver the following outcomes: A Teaching Internships programme targeted at undergraduates in their second, third or final years, and master's students, who could potentially teach maths, physics, chemistry, computing, design and technology or modern foreign languages. In summer 2026, we are piloting the inclusion of design and technology internships. A recruitment strategy that will attract students in the target group to teach maths, physics, chemistry, computing, design and technology and modern foreign languages. A programme that offers interns the chance to gain a deep understanding and first-hand experience of teaching. Additional information: Please submit any questions through the DfE e-tendering portal (Jaggaer) programme portal system. DfE will be hosting webinars to answer any questions you may have about the programme on: - Wed 24 Sep, 12:30 - 13:30 - Thu 02 Oct, 16.00 -17.00 Additional Information: The department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not to proceed with grant award. Accordingly, the department will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by any school or other organisation based on this Prior Information Notice. This grant competition will be run via the department's e-tendering portal, Jaggaer. It is recommended that to avoid missing out, applicants access this system to register as soon as possible using the link provided above. All information included in this notice is indicative and may be subject to change. Please note that the department is not bound to enter into any grant agreement. Funding is subject to change at the department's absolute discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b079759-440d-4b26-a2a5-ae1c8380398c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2025 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b079759-440d-4b26-a2a5-ae1c8380398c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b079759-440d-4b26-a2a5-ae1c8380398c 15th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Jaggaer eTendering Portal - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teaching-internships-programme Teaching Internships Programme ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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