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Health workforce specification for children in complex situations at risk of deprivation of liberty

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Jul 2026 at 15:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, focused on the "Health workforce specification for children in complex situations at risk of deprivation of liberty". This contract pertains to the public authority central government industry category and covers regions within the United Kingdom. The procurement, which underwent the stages of tendering and award, commenced on 10th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 27th November 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, under a light-touch special regime. The contract, now in the award stage, has been designed to enhance trauma-informed approaches for children in care, with services designed for multi-agency and clinically informed practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing trauma-focused support in children’s services. The direct procurement method implies that although competition was limited, potential suppliers with robust capabilities in crafting competency frameworks and delivering trauma-focused training can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings. The contract, awarded to Anna Freud/UCL/SLaM, highlights opportunities for large-scale organisations, particularly those classified as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE), to apply expertise in enhancing integrated care models for vulnerable children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health workforce specification for children in complex situations at risk of deprivation of liberty

Notice Description

The contract delivers the design and development of a comprehensive toolkit and subject matter expert support to upskill health and children's social care professionals in trauma-informed approaches, enabling the effective implementation of a co-located model for children in care, particularly those at risk of or subject to deprivation of liberty. The scope includes the development of a competency framework, training options, toolkit resources, training delivery, and supervision structures to support evidence-informed, trauma-focused practice. The service strengthens the Home Again pilots by embedding trauma-focused expertise within children's services, improving multi-agency and clinically informed working, enhancing support for children in care, and enabling earlier, better coordinated interventions to reduce escalation to crisis and the use of deprivation of liberty orders, while meeting NHS quality assurance and clinical standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064395-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,510 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 1-6 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

ANNA FREUD/UCL/SLAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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