Department for Education · Awarded contract
Awarded

Investment in Supported Internships Programme

Awarded 31 Aug 2022

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Awarded31 Aug 2022
Value£7,508,857.00
SupplierBASE (trading as Inclusive Trading CIC),The National Development Team for Inclusion
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7mo ago3y 7mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 30 Mar 2026

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to BASE (trading as Inclusive Trading CIC) and The National Development Team for Inclusion for the Investment in Supported Internships Programme.

The programme supports 16-24 year olds with SEND who have an Education Health and Care plan, aiming to double internship enrolments from c.2,250 to c.4,500 per annum by 2025.

The contract was awarded through an open procurement process in compliance with the Public Contract Regulations (2015).

It comprises two lots: Lot 1 'Strengthening the Supported Internships Programme' and Lot 2 'Delivery of Job Coach training'.

A variation on 09/11/2023 added £197,285.92 (exc VAT) to Lot 1 to administer and monitor additional grants to local authorities to test the supported internships model for those with Learning Disabilities and Difficulties but without EHCPs.

On 11th April 2025, a variation extended both lots for a further 12 months to 31st March 2026.

The total contract value is £7,508,857.16 (excl.

VAT).

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