Autism Internship Programme
- Department for Work & Pensions
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06ca32
Description
Autism Internship Programme,
The product is a year-round autism employment support offer for young people aged 18-25, with placements delivered in flexible cohorts rather than only during summer. It includes paid internship placements (recommended minimum 8 weeks), a bespoke three-hour training session for managers/teams, support with job design and recruitment, and ongoing delivery through weekly check-ins, email/call support, pre-placement preparation, and adjustment planning. For DWP, the proposed model is four cohorts per year, with around five interns per cohort and a four-month lead-in for each cycle.utism Internship Programme.
• A bespoke three-hour training session for line managers and teams involved in hosting interns.
• Guidance on role suitability, accessible job descriptions, and inclusive recruitment processes.
• Support for workplace adjustments, pre-placement preparation, and candidate adjustment passports.
• Ongoing delivery support, including weekly check-ins, email/call advice, and feedback to candidates.
• Support with security checks and pre-placement meetings to ensure successful onboarding.
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Notices
UK7: Contract details notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-065873
- Published
- 14 July 2026, 7:03am