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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£34,083,333

Procurement of Legal Investigation and Advocacy Service in Fitness to Practise

Published
Published 31 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 April 2026

Overview

Social Work England has awarded a legal investigation and advocacy service contract to CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP and KINGSLEY NAPLEY LLP for £34,083,332 to conduct investigations, prepare cases, manage pre-hearing procedures, and present cases at Fitness to Practise hearings over 3–5 years. The service aims to eliminate a backlog of approximately 400 cases and establish sustainable management of around 150 cases annually, with hearings conducted predominantly remotely from the Sheffield offices.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£34,083,333
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
31 October 2025
Questions by
26 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£34,083,332
Award date
21 May 2026
Contract period
21 July 2026 → 21 July 2029
Winners
  • CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP
  • KINGSLEY NAPLEY LLP

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    22 May 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    27 February 2026

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  3. Planning Update

    5 December 2025

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  4. Prior Information Notice

    1 December 2025

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  5. Prior Information Notice

    31 October 2025

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