---
title: "Recruitment of up to 13 FTE Locum Social Workers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d067"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Recruitment of up to 13 FTE Locum Social Workers

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d067

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has completed a procurement process for the recruitment of up to 13 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Locum Social Workers to support its Integrated Front Door (IFD) / Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) due to an immediate need arising from vacancies. The procurement, conducted via direct award, was finalised on 22nd July 2026, with a total contract value of £582,000. The contract period starts on 30th July 2026 and runs until 30th October 2026, with the possibility of a three-month extension. This opportunity is classified under recruitment services within the services category and takes place in the UKH14 region, primarily centred around Ipswich. The award was granted to Leaders in Care Recruitment Limited following an urgent procurement rationale to meet statutory deadlines effectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those familiar with the public sector social care landscape. Given the urgency and the specialised nature of the requirements, SMEs like Leaders in Care Recruitment Limited are well-positioned to leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and establish robust connections within government frameworks. Companies that can swiftly supply qualified professionals to public authorities may find similar tenders highly beneficial for growth, as there is a marked demand for flexible and competent human resource solutions in the public service sector.

## Notice

Recruitment of up to 13 FTE Locum Social Workers as an interim measure to work within the Integrated Front Door (IFD) / Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) whilst permanent recruitment takes place.

### Procurement Information

The IFD/MASH is holding a number of vacancies and is unable to meet its statutory deadlines for referral and assessment. The locum social workers are required as an interim arrangement whilst permanent recruitment for the positions is completed as part of the Family First model. It has not been possible to recruit the volume and quality of staff required through our internal recruitment partners, and running a competitive tender procedure would jeopardise our ability to perform at the statutory level required in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069073-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £582,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEADERS IN CARE RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 10:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069073-2026
- 22 Jul 2026 at 08:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069073-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068954-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.gov.uk
- https://www.leadersincare.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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