Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street
Hackney
E8 1DY
Contact
LBH Ashaki Bailey
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=79158b64-c0ea-ef11-8134-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=79158b64-c0ea-ef11-8134-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SEND Post 16 Supported Internships Framework
Reference number
DN760576
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The London Borough of Hackney is inviting tenders from experienced and qualified providers to procure a framework of providers 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. A framework agreement will be awarded to up to 3 providers(s). 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 2021 after an initial implementation period.
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)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,330,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
Hackney Council is procuring a framework of suitably qualified providers for Post 16 Support Internships and is inviting providers to express their interest in this tender opportunity.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,330,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 3
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
Not applicable
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: The framework duration will be 2 years, however the Council reserves the right to extend the framework for a further 2 years in annual increments.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom