Published date: 31 July 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 September 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recruitment services - 79600000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£150,000

Procurement reference

SOUTHWARK-DN426402-71530662

Published date

31 July 2019

Closing date

8 September 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

30 September 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Southwark Council is seeking to procure a supplier who can deliver support services to Southwark undergraduates and recent graduates from less advantaged backgrounds so they are able to access high quality paid internships across London.

The supplier selected through this procurement process will deliver a flexible package of support to guide eligible young residents through the application and selection process so they are able to secure high quality internships with great employers in the capital.

The supplier will work closely with partners and employers to secure appropriate paid internship placements at London Living Wage; providing them with the resources, support, and guidance needed to ensure that the internship works for the young person and the host organisation.

The supplier should aim to target opportunities across a broad range of sectors and employers to place service users into roles where they will learn valuable workplace skills which will help them to successfully transition from university into the world of work.

This Graduate Scheme is part of a wider Council Paid Internship Programme to improve the social mobility for those who may not have the family or social networks to help them to get a 'foot on the ladder' with high calibre employers.

This contract will be within a budget envelope of £150,000 over 3 years until October 2022.

About the buyer

Contact name

Matthew Little

Address

Southwark Council
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
England

Telephone

+44 2075250388

Email

Matthew.Little@southwark.gov.uk

Website

http://www.southwark.gov.uk