DfE publishes Supported Internship support contract

06/04/22

DfE has published details of its Investment in Supported Internships Programme support contract. The contract is split into 2 lots: one to strengthen delivery of the Supported Internship programme and one to deliver job coach training. Bids are invited before 13 May and must be submitted through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal.

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.

 

Lot 1: 'Strengthening the Supported Internships Programme' with a total budget of up to £5,570,000 including VAT across a 32-month period with an optional break clause at 20-months. This contract will commence 1st August 2022. Activity will include: 

  • Support to Local Authorities to establish and develop SEND employment forums, including administering and monitoring of section 14 grants  
  • Engaging and supporting employers to offer high quality work placements  
  • Establishing a sustainable process to improve the quality of Supported Internship provision, using a Quality Assurance framework  
  • Communication activity  
  • Programme co-ordination 
     

Lot 2: 'Delivery of Job Coach training' contract with a total budget of £1,500,000 including VAT across a 32-month period with an optional break clause at 20-months. This contract will commence 1st August 2022. Activity will include: 

  • Delivery of job coach training

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b47e4ff1-3f35-4cb3-8325-3bec3328bd50

Topics: 
Procurement, Supported Internships