--- title: "Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-02-14" --- # Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0439f3.json) ## Summary The North Yorkshire Council has initiated a tender process for the Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships in the services category. This contract aims to support young people aged 16 to 24 with learning difficulties and disabilities to transition into employment. The contract is valued at £4,320,000 GBP and is open for bidding until the tender deadline on 31st July 2030. The contract includes an initial 4-year term with a possible 2-year extension, providing opportunities for businesses with expertise in education services to participate. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on quality criteria such as track record, learner engagement, and contract delivery. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure, allowing a transparent and competitive bidding process. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically or in writing. The North Yorkshire Council will verify tenders through their e-tendering system, YORtender. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education services sector to contribute to enhancing employment opportunities for young people with special needs. ## Notice The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships ("the Contract"). A supported internship is one type of study programme specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so. They are intended to enable young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve sustainable, paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work through learning in the workplace. Internships normally last for a year and include unpaid work placements of at least six months. Wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List for the Provision of Supported Internships ("the Contract"). A supported internship is one type of study programme specifically aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so. They are intended to enable young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve sustainable, paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work through learning in the workplace. Internships normally last for a year and include unpaid work placements of at least six months. Wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme. Students complete a personalised study programme which includes the chance to study for relevant substantial qualifications, if suitable, and English and maths to an appropriate level. Our requirements mirror the Department for Education's national Supported Internship Guidance. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand. Renewal: Initial 4 year term followed by a possible extension of 2 years. Contract Duration: 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2028 Option to Extend: 1 August 2028 - 31 July 2030 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004886-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2030 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,320,000 | | Lots value | £4,320,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHALLERTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL7 8AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Romanby | | Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton | | Delivery location | TLE22 North Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2024 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004886-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=77622&B=UK - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117 - https://www.northyorks.gov.uk - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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