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title: "Lead Reviewer for the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation (con_28235)"
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# Lead Reviewer for the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation (con_28235)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63f78594-f839-49ef-8239-ae75cacb626f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed the procurement process for a Lead Reviewer on the Independent Review of Social Work Regulation. The procurement was categorized under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender encompassed regions throughout the United Kingdom, including London, the North and South of England. The procurement process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract period start on 4th August 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Annie Hudson Associates, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), for the amount of £33,150 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs within the consultancy services industry, particularly those specializing in research and development. Such contracts can provide SMEs with considerable project experience and visibility within a prominent government department like the Department for Education. Businesses that are agile and capable of operating within the confines of a framework agreement are best suited to compete in this environment, leveraging expertise in social work regulation and related consultancy services to foster organisational growth and expand their client base.

## Notice

The provision of the role of lead reviewer for an independent review.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e74207-0180-47c9-bfbb-e20d678855be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,150 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANNIE HUDSON ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 22:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e74207-0180-47c9-bfbb-e20d678855be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e74207-0180-47c9-bfbb-e20d678855be
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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