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Provision of a Fitness to Practise Emotional Support Line

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 10:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 09:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Social Work England, a public authority within central government located in Sheffield, is in the procurement phase for the "Provision of a Fitness to Practise Emotional Support Line." This service targets the social work sector, providing emotional support to individuals involved in fitness to practise proceedings. The tendering process concluded with an award made on 24th April 2026, valued at £290,000 excluding VAT, with a potential contract extension up to 2031. The procurement method utilized was the competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a transparent and open selection process. The contract period is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and may extend into a maximum of five years.

Businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those experienced in handling professional regulation or sensitive investigative contexts, are ideal candidates for such contracts. SMEs and VCSEs are competitive, as evidenced by the majority of final-stage bids originating from such enterprises. This contract provides an opportunity for firms capable of delivering nationwide coverage and maintaining a robust support infrastructure for individuals experiencing stress or anxiety. Additionally, organisations that have safeguarding, suicide prevention, and trauma management training for their employees would find appealing prospects for market growth through participation in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Fitness to Practise Emotional Support Line

Notice Description

Social Work England is looking to contract with an external Service Provider ("the Successful Bidder") to deliver an emotional support service to those affected by fitness to practise proceedings. The Successful Bidder will be required to deliver the service in full compliance with the specification, standards and Terms & Conditions. Social Work England requires an emotional support service for social workers, witnesses and complainants (those that raise fitness to practise concerns) and others affected by the fitness to practise process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A maximum of 5 years. 3 years and up to two 12-month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£483,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£483,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Work Stress Management Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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