Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development
Estimated value
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Awarded value
£113k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
10 Apr 2026
Description
The Department for Education is to undertake a review of professional development for the children’s homes workforce in England. The supplier will define the purpose of residential care, the knowledge and skills staff require, recommend improvements to qualifications and training, and consider how routes into the sector and career pathways can be developed to improve retention and progression.
Scope
- Reference
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- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Below threshold - without competition
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£113k
Award date
—
Contract start
23 Apr 2026
Contract end
31 Aug 2026
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded — · Contract period 23 Apr 2026 — 31 Aug 2026
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