Investment in Supported Internships Programme

A Contract Award Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
31 month
Value
£6M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
08 Sep 2022
Delivery
01 Sep 2022 to 31 Mar 2025
Deadline
13 May 2022 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 2 suppliers

1 buyer

2 suppliers

Description

Supported Internships (SIs) are a work-based study programme for 16-24 year olds with SEND who have an Education Health and Care plan, who want to move into employment and who need extra support to do so. SIs are designed to equip young people with the skills they need to secure and sustain employment through learning in the workplace. The DfE wants to build the capacity of the SI programme and are aiming to double the number of SIs from c.2,250 internship enrolments per annum to c.4,500 per annum by 2025. Following an open procurement process in compliance with the Public Contract Regulations (2015) (as amended). Contracts have been awarded to deliver services to meet these aims: Lot 1 'Strengthening the Supported Internships Programme' worth up to a maximum total value of £4,537,165.04 (exc VAT) Lot 2 'Delivery of Job Coach training' worth up to a maximum total value of 1,219,651.50 (exc VAT) Both contracts will run until 31st March 2024, at which point, a further 12 month extension may be exercised at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.

Award Detail

1 Base (None)
  • Value: £5,756,817
2 National Development Team for Inclusion (Bath and North)
  • Value: £5,756,817

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

n/a Redacted Contract - Lot 1.pdf n/a Redacted Contract Lot 2.pdf

Reference

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