Social Work National Professional Development Tender - 137531607

Procurement Summary

Country: United Kingdom

Summary: Social Work National Professional Development Offer Market Engagement

Deadline: 19 Mar 2026

Posting Date: 11 Mar 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 137531607

Document Ref. No.: project_10342

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

CPV Classification

80510000 - Specialist training services

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Tender Details

The Department for Education (DfE) is exploring the development of a national progressional development offer for Child and Family Social Workers and Directors of Children-s Services to strengthen post-qualification support and create clearer career pathways that recognise the specialised skills required for child protection work and leadership. Following a series of 1-2-1 sessions with suppliers in February 2026, DfE is seeking to engage with the market to test the proposed programme design and potential delivery approach for a future Social Work National Professional Development Offer, and to provide a final opportunity to clarify any outstanding queries. Indicative Programme scope: Programme components: • The Early Career Development Programme (ECDP) An enhanced early career offer that would extend support for child and family social workers from one year to two years, underpinned by new professional Standards, which set out the knowledge and skills expected by the end of year two. • Lead Child Protection Practitioner Programme (LCPPP) previously referred to as Advanced Child Protection Programme (ACPP) A proposed 12 month programme for Lead Child Protection Practitioners (LCPP) and those aspiring to the role, focused on acquiring the skills and knowledge needed for effective decision making within multi agency child protection teams • Family Help Management and Supervision Programme (FHMSP) A proposed 26-week programme, with 4 cohorts a year. The Family Help Management ...

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