--- title: "Guaranteed Internships" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f477" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f477" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f477.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f477.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "University of Greenwich" published: "2026-09-08" --- # Guaranteed Internships Buyer: University of Greenwich Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f477 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f477) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f477.json) ## Summary London and South East University Group is procuring education and training services for a pilot programme of employer-led virtual internships during the 2026/27 academic year. The aim is to widen access to meaningful work experience and improve graduate employability for students who may face barriers to traditional internships. The requirement is divided into four service models: internships embedded in academic programmes with in-person activity; fully online internships embedded in academic programmes; co-curricular internships based on small-group employer projects; and co-curricular internships based on individual employer projects. All models involve authentic projects for external employers, with varying requirements for employer interaction, supervision, support and feedback. Delivery is in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, for students across different subject disciplines. The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 28 September 2026 at 12:00, and bids by 5 October 2026 at 12:00. The buyer intended to finalise the award by 16 November 2026. Each lot has an initial contract period from 7 December 2026 to 6 August 2027, with a possible single extension of up to eight months, no later than 5 April 2028. The overall estimated value is £333,333.33 excluding VAT and £400,000 including VAT. Each lot is valued at £83,333.33 or £83,333.34 excluding VAT and £100,000 including VAT. Quality carries 70% and cost 30%. Bids may cover one or multiple lots and are submitted electronically in English through the specified portal. This opportunity suits organisations that design and deliver employer-led internships, employability programmes or higher-education work-based learning. Relevant capability includes creating authentic projects for external employers and coordinating meaningful employer engagement, supervision and feedback. Providers should be able to support internships embedded within academic programmes across different disciplines, including a model with a substantial in-person element and a fully online model that can operate at scale. Other suitable expertise includes facilitating small-group projects, supporting collaborative working and project completion, or managing individual student projects with named employer supervisors and developmental feedback. The requirement also favours providers able to combine structured student support with practical delivery for both curriculum-based and co-curricular experiences. ## Notice This opportunity is for the delivery of a pilot programme of employer-led virtual internships during the 2026/27 academic year. The pilot forms part of the University's strategic commitment to improving graduate employability through widening access to high-quality work experience. The University recognises that many students face barriers to accessing traditional internships due to financial constraints, caring responsibilities, disability, geographical location and other personal circumstances. Internships offer an opportunity to remove many of these barriers whilst providing meaningful engagement with employers and authentic workplace experience. ### Lot Information In-curriculum, with in-person Delivery of employer-led internships that can be embedded within academic programmes and include a meaningful element of in-person activity. The model should be suitable for integration with curriculum delivery while retaining flexibility to work across different subject disciplines. Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion. In-curriculum, fully online Delivery of fully online, employer-led internships that can be embedded within academic programmes. Students will work on authentic projects for external employers, with structured employer interaction and feedback, through a model capable of operating effectively at scale across different disciplines. Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion. Co-curricular, group projects Delivery of co-curricular internships in which students work collaboratively in small groups on authentic projects set by external employers. The model should provide effective support for team working, employer engagement and project completion while offering students meaningful experience they can draw upon in future applications and interviews. Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion. Co-curricular, individual projects Delivery of co-curricular internships in which individual students undertake authentic projects for external employers. Students should have meaningful interaction with a named employer supervisor, receive appropriate support throughout the experience and receive developmental feedback on their work. Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 1 (one) occasion, for a period of up to 8 months at the Authority's sole discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084866-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 8 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 6 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £333,333 | | Lots value | £333,332 | | 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 | University of Greenwich | | Locality | GREENWICH | | Postcode area | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 9LS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | East Greenwich | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2026 at 13:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084866-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084866-2026 8th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ Please register to https://uk.eu-supply.com/ to view the tender documentation. Reference: 100113917 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.ac.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f477. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f477.json.