AwardedAwarded 22 April 2026
Provision of Social worker services for BFSAI
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded care work to Polaris Children's Services Ltd on 22 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £550,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2026.
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What the notice says
Provision of Social Worker Services for British Forces South Atlantic Islands.
There is a requirement in MOD Policy to promote and maintain the welfare of Service Personnel and of the Service Community, the provision of Social Work Services (SWS) is a main contributor to the requirement. As far as possible the services should seek to replicate the elements of statutory social work provided by local authorities in the UK.
Non-statutory and certain statutory SWS are not required on a 24/7 basis but must accommodate local circumstances and be flexible enough to meet changing customer and Service demands. Service welfare provision is primarily intended to manage the crictical connection between welfare and operational effectiveness.
BFSAI social care and welfare support will be required in many forms, to a military dependency in a military environment differing from a a UK Local Authority environment. Issues unique to the military environment may arise, and familiarity with military systems, practices and procedures will be required.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Polaris Children's Services Ltd (SME) 1 bid received | £547,000 | Awarded 22 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 011346-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 036770-2026
About the buyer
Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months
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From notice 011346-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 February 2026, last updated 22 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.