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CfSSW Systemic Programme 2025

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CfSSW Systemic Programme 2025" was conducted by Stockton on Tees Borough Council. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on information technology services and is part of a broader initiative to implement a new systemic practice model within Children's Services. The procurement follows a direct procurement method, falling below the competition threshold, and involves a direct appointment without competition. The contract's award stage was completed on 27th March 2026, with the award itself being active since 1st April 2025 and is projected to conclude on 31st March 2028. The delivery location for the services is Stockton on Tees, within the UKC11 region, aligning with the contract's emphasis on local service implementation.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth primarily for organisations within the IT services domain, particularly those experienced in delivering systemic training and practice model developments. Large-scale IT service providers who can offer specialised training programmes, as evidenced by the chosen supplier, C F Social Work Limited, which has the credentials and readiness to deliver such services, are well-suited to these opportunities. Companies interested in similar future contracts should focus on establishing a reputation in systemic practice implementations, aligning with government-supported service enhancements in the education and social work sectors.

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Notice Title

CfSSW Systemic Programme 2025

Notice Description

SBC chose in 2025 to launch Systemic Practice as their practice model, with the DfE supporting this with financial contributions. A new practice model was required as part of Children's Service's improvement journey. The supplier delivers the training for the DfE and therefore we are required to use them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06761a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028345-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,017 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C F SOCIAL WORK

Further Information

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