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ACPP EWG Expert by Experience

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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16 Jan 2026 at 16:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 Aug 2025 at 16:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Aug 2025 at 18:02

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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05 Aug 2025 at 17:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Department for Education, based in London, United Kingdom, focused on the "ACPP EWG Expert by Experience" contract. This project falls under the category of Research and Development Services, specifically within the realm of consultancy services, with reference to drafting and refining the Advanced Child Protection Practice Standards. Managed as a direct procurement without competition, the contract commenced on 19th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026, with a potential extension available. The procurement process recently moved into the award stage, with key documents published on 16th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses interested in providing consultancy services related to child protection practices, particularly those familiar with developing practical and accessible standards. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in the social care sector and experience in working closely with government bodies stand to benefit most from this contract. The collaboration will involve contributing to policy discussions and ensuring alignment with existing frameworks, thus attracting consultancies that provide high-level strategic and operational insights. The contract's potential extensions also offer long-term engagement prospects.

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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 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Margaret Mulowska

Sharon Davidson

Further Information

Notice Documents

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