AwardedAwarded 24 April 2026
Provision of a Fitness to Practise Emotional Support Line
Social Work England · Central government
In brief
Social Work England awarded care work to Work Stress Management Limited on 24 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £483,333 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 18 May 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Social Work England is looking to contract with an external Service Provider ("the Successful Bidder") to deliver an emotional support service to those affected by fitness to practise proceedings. The Successful Bidder will be required to deliver the service in full compliance with the specification, standards and Terms & Conditions.
Social Work England requires an emotional support service for social workers, witnesses and complainants (those that raise fitness to practise concerns) and others affected by the fitness to practise process.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Work Stress Management Limited (SME) 5 bids received | £290,000 | Awarded 24 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 023839-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 037887-2026
About the buyer
Social Work EnglandLast 12 months
Procurements
9Awards
6Suppliers it has used most for care
- Work Stress Management Limited1 contract
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From notice 023839-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 March 2026, last updated 27 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.