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title: "SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4e6"
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# SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4e6

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney has established a framework for the provision of Special Educational Needs Supported Internship placements for young people, under the title "SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework". This procurement, classified under special education services, is set in the Hackney region, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st October 2025. The framework has been awarded and is now complete, following a limited procurement method. It was conducted as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, leveraging the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6232 Facilities Management and Workplace Services, Lot 3A. The contract, valued at approximately £3,330,000 if extended, supports the Government’s 'Preparing for Adulthood' agenda and will initially run for two years, with an optional two-year extension in annual increments.

This framework presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the special education sector, particularly those experienced in providing vocational training and internship programmes for young adults. With a statutory requirement to prepare young individuals for the workforce from Year 9 onwards, this framework requires providers who can deliver a combination of educational learning and practical work experience, making it ideal for SMEs focused on educational services and social value initiatives. Businesses that can contribute to the quality, sustainability, and price criteria are well-suited to compete, having an additional opportunity to establish long-term relationships within the public sector, given the potential for contract extension.

## 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)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Government's 'Preparing for Adulthood' agenda places a statutory requirement upon Local Authorities to prepare young people for the world of work from Year 9 onwards. Supported Internships are a UK wide initiative that provide a balance between educational learning and work experience where interns are able to apply the skills learnt in practice.

### Procurement Information

This procurement was a call off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6232 Facilities Management and Workplace Services, Lot 3A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050290-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The framework duration will be 2 years, however the Council reserves the right to extend the framework for a further 2 years in annual increments. |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050290-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006180-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hackney.gov.uk
- https://hackney.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=79158b64-c0ea-ef11-8134-005056b64545

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