Social Work National Professional Development Offer
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-061118 · Department for Education
Awarded to The Frontline Organisation and 1 other. Estimated value: £37,868,408.
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Description
The Department for Education (DfE) has established a closed framework for the design, development and delivery of a national learning and development offer for Child and Family Social Workers in England. The Social Work National Professional Development Offer Framework is intended to strengthen the development of qualified child and family social workers and support clearer, structured career pathways aligned to the specialist knowledge and skills required to better support children and families. Delivery will be supported through a digital platform to enable flexible access, consistency of provision and scalability across the workforce. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1: Early Career Development Programme (ECDP), Family Help Team Manager Programme (FHTMP) and Lead Child Protection Practitioner Programme (LCPPP). These programmes focus on developing practice and management capability across key workforce roles. Lot 2: Leadership Programme (LP) and Director of Children's Services Leadership Programme (DCSLP). These programmes focus on strengthening leadership capability at senior levels. The estimated annual participant volumes are approximately: • 2,800 participants for…
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | 80000000 Education and training services | — |
| 2 | Lot 2 | 80000000 Education and training services | — |
Awards
| Lot | Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Frontline Organisation | £21,445,935 | 23 September 2026 |
| 2 | The Frontline Organisation | £9,057,552 | 23 September 2026 |
| 2 | VSC Plus Ltd | £7,364,921 | 23 September 2026 |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 099026-2026 | 20 October 2026 |
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