---
title: "Children's Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06805c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Children's Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06805c

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in London, is overseeing a contracting process titled "Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development." The industry category is education and training services, with the aim to review professional development within children's homes in England. The contracting process is at the award stage, with Catch 22 Charity Limited appointed as the supplier for this project. The procurement method was direct, falling below the threshold, thus not involving competition. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 24th April 2026 and end on 31st August 2026, with a possible extension until 30th November 2026 if needed. This initiative is part of a light touch regime and involves several regions across the United Kingdom, from the North East to the South West.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education, training services, and workforce development, particularly for those focused on social care and professional development sectors. Large organisations similar to Catch 22 Charity Limited, who have experience in educational and residential care environments, are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The project involves assessing training needs and recommending improvements to qualifications, which can lead to long-term partnerships with government departments and enhance a company's portfolio in public sector projects. Additionally, there is an opportunity for subcontracting, which can benefit smaller enterprises and those looking to enter the market through collaborative approaches.

## Notice

The Department for Education is to undertake a review of professional development for the children's homes workforce in England. The supplier will define the purpose of residential care, the knowledge and skills staff require, recommend improvements to qualifications and training, and consider how routes into the sector and career pathways can be developed to improve retention and progression.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032986-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATCH 22 CHARITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032986-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032984-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032986-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032984-2026
  10th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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