Notice Information
Notice Title
ACPP EWG Expert by Experience
Notice Description
Specification for expert by experience EWG member: The Writing Group will be responsible for drafting and refining the Advanced Child Protection Practice Standards, drawing on input from the Reference Group, sector evidence, and policy priorities. The work will include: * Translating key themes and recommendations into clear, practical standards. * Ensuring the language is accessible, meaningful, and aligned with professional expectations. o Supporting consistency across the standards and alignment with existing frameworks and guidance. o The group will work closely with the Chief Social Worker and policy leads to ensure the standards are robust, deliverable, and ready for wider consultation. Description of the tasks: * Support the drafting of the standards for ACPP, feeding into discussions about the prioritisation and structure. * Provide insights on the standards for ACPP, drawing on CSC sector experience. * Contribute to the drafting, editing and finalisation of the standards for ACPP, based on stakeholder perspectives and insights, including the workforce, children, young people, families and carers. * Attend, present and contribute at ACPP consultation events * Act as a critical friend, ensuring strong alignment between the ACPP and the National Framework.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-058204
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004083-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - without competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £28,500 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- £28,500 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 14 Jul 20257 months ago
- Contract Period
- 18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active, Pending
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- policyassurance.commercialqueries@education.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1P 3BT
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004083-2026
16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048537-2025
13th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046322-2025
5th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046314-2025
5th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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