This opportunity is for the delivery of a pilot programme of employer-led virtual internships during the 2026/27 academic year. The pilot forms part of the University´s strategic commitment to improving graduate employability through widening access to high-quality work experience. The University recognises that many students face barriers to accessing traditional internships due to financial constraints, caring responsibilities, disability, geographical location and other personal circumstances. Internships offer an opportunity to remove many of these barriers whilst providing meaningful engagement with employers and authentic workplace experience. – Lot nr.: 1 In-curriculum, with in-person Delivery of employer-led internships that can be embedded within academic programmes and include a meaningful element of in-person activity. The model should be suitable for integration with curriculum delivery while retaining flexibility to work across different subject disciplines. Duration contract start date : 07/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 06/08/2027 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 70 (Quality) Cost: 30 (Cost) – Lot nr.: 2 In-curriculum, fully online Delivery of fully online, employer-led internships that can be embedded within academic programmes. Students will work on authentic projects for external employers, with structured employer interaction and feedback, through a model capable of operating effectively at scale across different disciplines. Duration contract start date : 07/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 06/08/2027 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 70 (Quality) Cost: 30 (Cost) – Lot nr.: 3 Co-curricular, group projects Delivery of co-curricular internships in which students work collaboratively in small groups on authentic projects set by external employers. The model should provide effective support for team working, employer engagement and project completion while offering students meaningful experience they can draw upon in future applications and interviews. Duration contract start date : 07/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 06/08/2027 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 70 (Quality) Cost: 30 (Cost) – Lot nr.: 4 Co-curricular, individual projects Delivery of co-curricular internships in which individual students undertake authentic projects for external employers. Students should have meaningful interaction with a named employer supervisor, receive appropriate support throughout the experience and receive developmental feedback on their work. Duration contract start date : 07/12/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 06/08/2027 10:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 70 (Quality) Cost: 30 (Cost)