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title: "project_9934 - Supported Internships"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b837653a-d40e-428e-b1ba-4c7f7f949b40"
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published: "2025-06-18"
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# project_9934 - Supported Internships

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b837653a-d40e-428e-b1ba-4c7f7f949b40

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## Summary

The Department for Education has engaged in a procurement process titled "Supported Internships" within the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. This procurement, located in Brentwood, Essex and extending to other regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, was conducted through a Direct Award method. The tender process is complete, having been awarded to Cooper Gibson on 11th June 2025. The procurement process began before the tender period ended on 2nd June 2025, with contract provisions spanning from 11th June 2025 to 27th February 2027. The project's total budget amounts to £122,705 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSE organisations, aligned with offering research and consultancy services. The direct award method indicates a streamlined approach, making it advantageous for businesses with capabilities in education and consultancy to grow their portfolios. Cooper Gibson, a small to medium enterprise, has secured this contract, exemplifying the potential for similar organisations to engage in future tenders with the Department for Education. This procurement may serve as a motivator for businesses to engage in projects spanning multiple jurisdictions, thus expanding their market presence within the sector.

## Notice

Direct Award - Supported Internships

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572f5fac-ad63-4f7a-b5c7-960fdfcc59f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2025 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,705 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM14 4RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Brentwood |
| Electoral ward | Brentwood South |
| Westminster constituency | Brentwood and Ongar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOPER GIBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572f5fac-ad63-4f7a-b5c7-960fdfcc59f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/572f5fac-ad63-4f7a-b5c7-960fdfcc59f1
  18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61eb45e1-b57c-41b1-9c59-4efc65f65815
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