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Support for the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Jul 2026 at 12:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Support for the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network" has been completed by the Department for Education (DfE), located at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London. This tender, categorised under administration services, falls within the services industry category. The contract was awarded to NCB RiP, a large VCSE supplier. The procurement process, initiated on 8th June 2026 and signed on the same date, spans from 8th June 2026 to 30th May 2027, with an overall contract value of £75,960. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, targeting a UK delivery region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in administrative support and leadership development services, especially those focusing on social work and policy engagement. The contract aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network in England, making it ideal for organisations experienced in network coordination, stakeholder engagement, and best practice dissemination. Businesses with expertise in working with senior local authority leaders and implementing social care reforms would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth and expanding their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for the provision of administrative and operational support to the Principal Child and Family Social Worker (PCFSW) Network and its co-Chairs. The contract supports the coordination and delivery of network activities, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and the sharing of best practice among approximately 140 senior local authority social work leaders across England. The service will help maintain an effective national network that supports leadership, informs policy development, and contributes to the implementation of children's social care reforms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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

NCB RIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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