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title: "Rapid evidence review of professional development in the residential children's homes workforce (con_31452)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068f85"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Rapid evidence review of professional development in the residential children's homes workforce (con_31452)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068f85

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract titled "Rapid evidence review of professional development in the residential children’s homes workforce" (con_31452). This procurement process, categorised under research services within the services industry, involves a rapid evidence assessment to gather insights on the skills required in children’s homes. The contracting was conducted through a limited competitive method, fitting under the below threshold procurement guidelines, and took place in London, UK. With a contract duration starting from 1st April 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026, the project budget was set at a gross amount of £29,919.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in workforce development and professional skills assessment within the social services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience with public sector contracts and who can provide comprehensive research and data synthesis services would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The collaboration with central government entities enhances credibility and offers an excellent platform for gaining further government contracts, thereby fostering business growth and expansion in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

A rapid evidence assessment, alongside interviews with key stakeholders, to gather and synthesise evidence on the knowledge and skills required within the children's homes workforce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040044-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,932 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | DR CLAIRE BAKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040044-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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