Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development

Department for EducationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06805cProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£113k

Awarded 09 Apr 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

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
ocds-h6vhtk-06805c
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

09 Apr 2026

Contract start

23 Apr 2026

Contract end

31 Aug 2026

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