Social Work National Professional Development Offer (SWNPDO)

Tender description

The Department for Education (DfE) is exploring the development of a national progressional development offer for Child and Family Social Workers to strengthen post-qualification support and create clearer career pathways that recognise the specialised skills required for child protection work. DfE is seeking to engage with the market to help inform the design and potential delivery approach for a future Social Work National Professional Development Offer (SWNPDO) The Department will be holding an initial supplier engagement event on 09 February 2026 from 11:00am to 12:15pm. This event is open to all potential suppliers, regardless of previous engagement with the Department. The event will provide an overview of the Social Work National Professional Development Offer (SWNPDO) outline and upcoming market engagement activities scheduled shortly afterwards. Following the event, suppliers will be invited to complete a questionnaire to register for the 1-2-1 sessions which will be held between 13th and 19th February 2026. Additional 1-2-1 sessions may be held in March 2026 and will provide final opportunity to clarify any outstanding queries. All events will be hosted virtually via. MS Teams All correspondence will be shared via Jaggaer.