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title: "Support for the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c653"
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# Support for the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c653

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Support for the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network" has been completed by the Department for Education (DfE), located at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London. This tender, categorised under administration services, falls within the services industry category. The contract was awarded to NCB RiP, a large VCSE supplier. The procurement process, initiated on 8th June 2026 and signed on the same date, spans from 8th June 2026 to 30th May 2027, with an overall contract value of £75,960. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, targeting a UK delivery region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in administrative support and leadership development services, especially those focusing on social work and policy engagement. The contract aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Principal Child and Family Social Worker Network in England, making it ideal for organisations experienced in network coordination, stakeholder engagement, and best practice dissemination. Businesses with expertise in working with senior local authority leaders and implementing social care reforms would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth and expanding their client base in the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for the provision of administrative and operational support to the Principal Child and Family Social Worker (PCFSW) Network and its co-Chairs. The contract supports the coordination and delivery of network activities, stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and the sharing of best practice among approximately 140 senior local authority social work leaders across England. The service will help maintain an effective national network that supports leadership, informs policy development, and contributes to the implementation of children's social care reforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,300 |

## 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 | NCB RIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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