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Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development

Published
Published 10 April 2026

Overview

The Department for Education is to undertake a review of professional development for the children’s homes workforce in England. The supplier will define the purpose of residential care, the knowledge and skills staff require, recommend improvements to qualifications and training, and consider how routes into the sector and career pathways can be developed to improve retention and progression.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 April 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£225,000
Award date
9 April 2026
Contract period
23 April 2026 → 31 August 2026
Winner
  • Catch 22 Charity Limited

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    10 April 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Contract

    10 April 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDZG-3487-DPVD

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