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title: "Autism Internship Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca32"
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# Autism Internship Programme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca32

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, organised a public procurement process for its "Autism Internship Programme". This contract, categorised under staff training services, covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and has now reached the award stage, being completed on 14th July 2026. The contract was awarded to "Ambitious About Autism" with a total contract value of £30,000 (gross), running from 10th July 2026 to 9th July 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in staff training and workplace integration services, particularly for those specialising in autism support. With a focus on providing comprehensive internship experiences and training for line managers within companies, service providers who have the expertise in developing inclusive training programmes and managing cohort placements would be well-suited to compete. The contract provides various opportunities for growth in developing skills tailored to supporting young people with autism, enhancing corporate responsibility and inclusivity within organisations across the UK.

## Notice

Autism Internship Programme, The product is a year-round autism employment support offer for young people aged 18-25, with placements delivered in flexible cohorts rather than only during summer. It includes paid internship placements (recommended minimum 8 weeks), a bespoke three-hour training session for managers/teams, support with job design and recruitment, and ongoing delivery through weekly check-ins, email/call support, pre-placement preparation, and adjustment planning. For DWP, the proposed model is four cohorts per year, with around five interns per cohort and a four-month lead-in for each cycle.utism Internship Programme. * A bespoke three-hour training session for line managers and teams involved in hosting interns. * Guidance on role suitability, accessible job descriptions, and inclusive recruitment processes. * Support for workplace adjustments, pre-placement preparation, and candidate adjustment passports. * Ongoing delivery support, including weekly check-ins, email/call advice, and feedback to candidates. * Support with security checks and pre-placement meetings to ensure successful onboarding. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065873-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 06:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065873-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065873-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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