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OpenStage · planning

Department for Education

Kinship Support Service for Kinship Carers in England

EducationCPV 80000000
Value£2.3m
Deadline
Published17 Aug 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
PolicyAssurance.COMMERCIALQUERIES@education.gov.uk

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Contract value in context
£2.3mtotal contract value
median £84k
this tender£0£2.4m

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The brief

The Department for Education is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of kinship support services in England.

The services are expected to provide support to kinship carers and kinship families, including peer support, information, advice, training and related support activities.

The engagement will help the Department understand market capacity, service delivery models, innovation opportunities and potential procurement approaches.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The Department for Education is undertaking

The Department for Education is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the future procurement of kinship support services in England.

02

The services are expected to provide support

The services are expected to provide support to kinship carers and kinship families, including peer support, information, advice, training and related support activities.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ded0
Stage
planning · planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
077927-2026
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