Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06d9d9
- Published by:
- NHS England
- Authority ID:
- AA20005
- Publication date:
- 02 September 2026
- Deadline date:
- 22 September 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
NHS England is seeking a delivery partner (or consortium) to pilot a bespoke supported paid internship for care-experienced young people, using NHS organisations to provide work placements. The programme is intended to support care-experienced young people aged 18 to 25 who are furthest from education, employment or training and have the right to work in the UK. Participants will be recruited in accordance with the eligibility criteria set out in the procurement specification.The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 21st September 2026 at 12:00pm (midday).Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time.The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.Further information relating to this project can be found on the NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
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Scope
Procurement reference
C465136
Procurement description
NHS England is seeking a delivery partner (or consortium) to pilot a bespoke supported paid internship for care-experienced young people, using NHS organisations to provide work placements. The programme is intended to support care-experienced young people aged 18 to 25 who are furthest from education, employment or training and have the right to work in the UK. Participants will be recruited in accordance with the eligibility criteria set out in the procurement specification.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 21st September 2026 at 12:00pm (midday).
Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time.
The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.
Further information relating to this project can be found on the NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.
https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
1500000.00 GBP to 1500000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
29 October 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
NHS England
Identification register:
Address 1: Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE1 8UG
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
NUTS code: UKI45
Contact name: WTE Commercial Queries
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
1500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
1500000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
29 October 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
60% Technical Weighting
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Description
10% Social Value Weighting
Weighting: 10.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Description
30% Commercial Weighting
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
21 September 2026, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
09 September 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
09 October 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
Delivery locations
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Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
Alert region restrictions
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
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- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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