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Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development

The project involves conducting a comprehensive review of professional development for the children’s homes workforce in England. The supplier will define the purpose of residential care, identify essential knowledge and skills, and provide recommendations for improving qualifications, training, and career progression routes to enhance staff retention.

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Awarded value
£113k
As published
Published
10 April 2026
Awarded
10 April 2026
Catch22 Charity Limited
Contract length
4 months
Ends 31 August 2026

What the contract covers

Research/review service contract

Provision of specialist research and consultancy services to evaluate professional development, training frameworks, and career pathways within the social care sector.

  • Review professional development for the children’s homes workforce in England
  • Define the purpose of residential care and the knowledge and skills staff require
  • Recommend improvements to qualifications and training
  • Consider development of routes into the sector and career pathways to improve retention and progression

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Research/review service contract
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
4 months
Extensions
3 months
Longest it can run
7 months
Contract dates
24 April 2026 to 31 August 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
CPV codes
80000000

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  4. Contract ends
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Department for Education

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Catch22 Charity Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/358984/children-s-homes-workforce-review-into-professional-development
Buyer reference
Not published
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06805c
Last checked
5 November 2026

Department for Education. Children’s Homes Workforce Review into Professional Development. Contract award, 10 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/358984/children-s-homes-workforce-review-into-professional-development (accessed 5 November 2026).