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title: "Provision of an Autism Exchange Internship Programme"
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# Provision of an Autism Exchange Internship Programme

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9941b444-38aa-4535-b1ea-63aa259cc6ee

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed an award for the provision of an Autism Exchange Internship Programme. The contract is valued at £80,000 GBP and is classified under training services. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 8, 2023, with the contract period starting on January 8, 2024, and ending on January 7, 2025. The buying organisation, Crown Commercial Service, selected AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM as the supplier for this programme.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, especially those experienced in training services and autism support, to engage with the Autism Exchange Internship Programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in intern management, outreach, and skills development would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses located in the United Kingdom and other specified countries can participate in this programme to support individuals on the autism spectrum in workplace integration.

## Notice

The overall aim was to recruit candidates who are on the autism spectrum who can then engage with this programme, through working with a partner who is a specialist in this area and has a network of eligible candidates that they can support and guide through this internship The Contracting Authority sought proposals for the Autism Exchange Internship Programme. The successful supplier is required to: -Provide Internship management and pre-programme arrangement and development. -Promote the internship amongst their networks and sourcing eligible candidates. -Offer outreach amongst their networks and provide advice and guidance to prospective clients. -Match interns to roles. -Provide training to departments and managers of autism as well as how autism can be supported in the workplace, including both IT and non-IT accessibility requirements. -Provide a full evaluation of the programme, with success criteria defined jointly. -Provide regular support to interns as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f39aaf-f7bb-4c5c-9430-897861ab911c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f39aaf-f7bb-4c5c-9430-897861ab911c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2f39aaf-f7bb-4c5c-9430-897861ab911c
  23rd January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f607b26c-ea1d-42c8-b590-4ce2e0625e63
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07d43030-975d-4bea-b404-2403cf9c01d3

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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