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Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Diversification of Children-S Social Care Market - Preliminary Market Engagement (Pme) Notice (Updated 20 October 2025)
GBT Ref No: 128555776
Deadline: 14 Nov 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
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Please note: This PME amendment does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education (DfE). If DfE decides to commence any procurement process subject to the Procurement Act 2023 as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice(s) will be published at the relevant time. This Notice has also been appended to Find a Grant. The Purpose A Preliminary Market Engagement event has been undertaken to refine DfE's requirements and better understand the capacity and capability of potential partners to deliver a Social Investment Vehicle (SIV) to facilitate the entry of new providers into the children's social care placements market, particularly to increase the number of foster care placements. We refer to any future potential partner as a "Social Investment Facilitator" (SIF). The Department's initial thinking was that the purpose of the SIV would be to blend public and social finance to enable capital investment in new or re-entering regulated providers. We are sending this clarification document to ensure that the market is clear that the Department is interested in exploring how a SIF could be used to support the reform of the children's social care placements market, and as part of that how a SIF could support the recruitment and retention of foster carers. Thank you to those who have participated in the first event, the presentation and Q&A is available for any entrants who wish to join the ongoing m...
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Diversification of Children-S Social Care Market - Preliminary Market Engagement (Pme) Notice (Updated 20 October 2025) - Greatbritain Tender

The DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION, a Government sector organization in United Kingdom, has announced a new tender for Diversification of Children-S Social Care Market - Preliminary Market Engagement (Pme) Notice (Updated 20 October 2025). This tender is published on GreatbritainTenders under GBT Ref No: 128555776 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-11-14.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.