--- title: "Social Work National Professional Development Offer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061118" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061118" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061118.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061118.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-06-23" --- # Social Work National Professional Development Offer Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061118 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061118) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061118.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is actively seeking suitably qualified suppliers to engage in the "Social Work National Professional Development Offer," focusing on creating a closed framework for learning and development targeted at Child and Family Social Workers across England. This substantial initiative is scheduled to run for nearly six years, concluding on 31 August 2032, and has significant funding with an estimated gross value of £129.6 million. Suppliers are expected to design, develop, and deliver training that is digitally inclusive, ensuring access and scalability. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with final applications to be submitted by 5 August 2026. This offer is structured into two main Lots: the first, focusing on early to mid-career development, and the second, on senior leadership capacities. This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in professional training and workforce development, particularly those with experience in large-scale projects and digital learning solutions. With a robust budget and a long-term commitment, companies can leverage this opportunity to expand their services and enhance their credibility in the educational training sector. It is particularly well-suited for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), which can bid for one or both Lots, allowing flexibility and accommodation for diverse business models. The framework's focus on developing structured career pathways through skill enhancement aligns with growing industry needs, encouraging businesses to bring innovative solutions to the forefront. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting applications from suitably qualified suppliers to join a closed framework to design, develop and deliver a national learning and development offer for Child and Family Social Workers in England. Call Off Contracts will be awarded annually through Call Off exercises that are detailed within the Framework Agreement throughout the Framework Term. The Social Work National Professional Development Offer Framework is intended to strengthen qualified child and family social workers' development and support clearer, structured career pathways aligned to the specialist knowledge and skills required to more effectively support children and families. Delivery will be supported through an appropriate digital platform to enable flexible access, consistency of provision and scalability across the workforce. Suppliers will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the service, including programme design, development of learning content, delivery of training, digital hosting, user experience, and the provision of supporting resources and materials. The framework will operate for the term of 5 years and 11 months. Without prejudice to any other rights of termination set out in the Framework Agreement, the Department may terminate this Framework Agreement in whole by exercising a break option with effect from 31 August 2029. The framework agreement will be split into 2 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - the Early Career Development Programme (ECDP), the Family Help Team Manager Programme (FHTMP), and the Lead Child Protection Practitioner Programme (LCPPP). Each strand focuses on developing practice and management across key roles within the workforce. Lot 2 - the Leadership Programme (LP) and the Director of Children's Services Leadership Programme (DCSLP), which is aimed at strengthening leadership capacity at senior levels. The estimated number of participants per programme will be approximately 2800 a year for ECDP, up to 500 a year for LCPPP, approximately 500 a year across 4 cohorts for FHTMP, up to 130 a year (65 in post + 65 aspirant) for LP and all new and interim DCS and a minimum of 20 aspirants for DCSLP annually, Numbers of participants are subject to demand and will be confirmed at Call Off stage. A maximum of three suppliers will be appointed to Lot 1 and a maximum of two suppliers for Lot 2. Suppliers may bid for, and be awarded, multiple lots or bid for a lot independently. The Department may make Changes to reflect variations in its requirements for the Services, including but not limited to where demand for the Services is greater than anticipated. Such Changes may include: (a) amendments to the volume or scale of the Services [and proportionate increases to the maximum value of this Framework Agreement and/or any Call-Off Contracts]; and (b) the introduction of an additional Lot or Lots into this Framework Agreement during its term, provided that any such Change does not materially alter the overall nature of this Framework Agreement. All communication relating to this procurement must be submitted via the Jaggaer portal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1 comprises of the Early Career Development Programme (ECDP), the Family Help Team Manager Programme (FHTMP), and the Lead Child Protection Practitioner Programme (LCPPP). The Framework Agreement will have a total value of PS17.7m for year 1 and 2 with budgets outlined below. Funding from 2028-2029 is subject to future Spending Reviews and departmental business planning. Options: The Department may make Changes to reflect variations in its requirements for the Services, including but not limited to where demand for the Services is greater than anticipated. Such Changes may include: (a) amendments to the volume or scale of the Services [and proportionate increases to the maximum value of this Framework Agreement and/or any Call-Off Contracts]; and (b) the introduction of an additional Lot or Lots into this Framework Agreement during its term, provided that any such Change does not materially alter the overall nature of this Framework Agreement. Lot 2 Lot 2 comprises of the Leadership programme (LP) and Directors of Children's Services Leadership programme (DCSLP) The Framework Agreement will have a total value of PS17.7m for year 1 and 2 with budgets outlined below. Funding from 2028-2029 is subject to future Spending Reviews and departmental business planning. Options: The Department may make Changes to reflect variations in its requirements for the Services, including but not limited to where demand for the Services is greater than anticipated. Such Changes may include: (a) amendments to the volume or scale of the Services [and proportionate increases to the maximum value of this Framework Agreement and/or any Call-Off Contracts]; and (b) the introduction of an additional Lot or Lots into this Framework Agreement during its term, provided that any such Change does not materially alter the overall nature of this Framework Agreement. ### Planning Information The Department will be holding an initial supplier engagement event on 09 February 2026 from 11:00am to 12:15pm. Deadline for registering for the event on 09 February 2026 is 06 February 2026 12:00pm (GMT) via Jaggaer. The event will be accessible via the ‘View Opportunities’ link on the Jaggaer e-Tendering portal Homepage. Select the Opportunity Notice for ‘Social Work National Professional Development Offer Engagement Event- itt_3856' and this will take you directly to the registration page. This event is open to all potential suppliers, regardless of previous engagement with the Department. The event will provide an overview of the Social Work National Professional Development Offer (SWNPDO) outline and upcoming market engagement activities scheduled shortly afterwards. Following the event, suppliers will be invited to complete a questionnaire to register for the 1-2-1 sessions which will be held between 13th and 19th February 2026. Additional 1-2-1 sessions may be held in March 2026 and will provide final opportunity to clarify any outstanding queries. Deadlines for registration for other events will be noted via the jaggaer messaging system or via the event on 06 February 2026. All correspondence will be shared via Jaggaer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059128-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Oct 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £108,000,000 | | Lots value | £18,340,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80530000 - Vocational training services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 15:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059128-2026 - 23 Jun 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059113-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 17:18 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021537-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 17:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021528-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 16:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021505-2026 - 29 Jan 2026 at 12:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007998-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 15:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007684-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059128-2026 23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059113-2026 23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021537-2026 10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021528-2026 10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021505-2026 10th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007998-2026 29th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007684-2026 28th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.htmlJaggaeristheonlymethodforsubmittingtendersandclarificationquestions.SuppliersshouldnotmakeanyotherformofapproachtotheDepartmentinconnectionwiththisprocurement. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-061118. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061118.json.