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Notice Title

Case Management System support for the Families First Partnership programme

Notice Description

The Families First Partnership (FFP) programme is rolling out significant reforms to children's services, introducing a new Family Help system by bringing together targeted Early Help and section 17 children, introducing multi-agency child protection teams and Family Group Decision Making. These reforms will require significant changes to case management systems and impact data reporting. The contractor will provide immediate support to the sector by directly supporting local authorities to implement case management system guidance, with specific support on completing manual reporting returns and accurate CIN census returns. The contractor will convene reporting workshops and network meetings to share practice and access advice.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-065bc7
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016791-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability: SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
CPV Codes: 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £19,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 11 Mar 2026 - 10 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Complete
Awards Status: Active, Pending
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016791-2026
25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016789-2026
25th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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