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ClosedUnited KingdomServices£833,333

Centre of Excellence - Sector Capability, Capacity and Skills

Awarded to Social Finance Limited

Department for Education(buyer)

Published
Published 29 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 30 June 2025
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Overview

The Department for Education has awarded Social Finance Limited a contract worth £652,813.96 to establish and deliver a Centre of Excellence supporting local authorities in improving data and digital maturity for children's social care services. The provider will co-develop improvement plans, deliver hands-on support, facilitate knowledge sharing between authorities, help optimize case management systems procurement, and develop training and career development programmes to build capability in the sector, with particular focus on preparing for Multi Agency Information Sharing (MAIS) technical solutions.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Category
Services
Estimated value
£833,333
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 May 2025
Questions by
24 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£652,814
Award date
13 July 2025
Contract period
31 July 2025 → 28 June 2026
Winner
  • Social Finance Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    19 September 2025

  2. Contract

    22 July 2025

  3. Tender Update

    29 May 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    29 May 2025

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