SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework

A Contract Award Notice
by LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year (est.)
Value
£3M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
20 Aug 2025
Delivery
To 30 Jul 2029 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Hackney

Geochart for 2 buyers and 3 suppliers

2 buyers

3 suppliers

Description

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 £832,500 per annum, equating to £1,665,000 over the 2 years and up to £3,330,000 if it is extended for a further 2 years (in annual increments)

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

Award Detail

1 London Ability (London)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £3,330,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
2 Shaw Trust (West Midlands)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £3,330,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.
3 Afk Action for Kids Charity (London)
  • Num offers: 5
  • Value: £3,330,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Quality 50.0
Sustainability and social value 15.0
PRICE 35.0

CPV Codes

  • 80340000 - Special education services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Reference

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