itt_4092 - GRANT- Centre of Excellence Phase 2 - Sector Capability, Capacity and Skills
Funding
Up to £5,871,778
Deadline
31 October 2026
Location
England, Wales
Applications
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Overview
The Department for Education wants a supplier or consortium to run a Centre of Excellence for Children's Social Care (CSC) Data and Digital. This is Phase 2 of the programme. Phase 1 produced a delivery plan, and now the department needs someone to carry it out. The Centre will help local authorities improve how they use data and digital tools in children's social care services. Up to £5,871,778 is available. The contract runs until 31 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be able to deliver the Phase 1 action and delivery plan for the Centre of Excellence for CSC Data and Digital
- Can apply as a single supplier or as a consortium
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This is for suppliers or consortia with expertise in data, digital, and children's social care. You should be able to deliver a large, complex programme working with local authorities across England. It is not suitable for small businesses without relevant sector experience or delivery capacity.
Awards published
11,113
Typical award
£90,013
Most awards
£15,492 to £377,276
Most funded region
North West
Recent awards include ROSE BRUFORD COLLEGE OF THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE (£500,000, 2025), Student Minds (£262,500, 2024) and Weston College of Further and Higher Education (£1,992, 2024).
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Full details from Department for Education
Centre of Excellence Phase 2 - Sector Capability, Capacity and Skills In 2025, the department appointed a consortium to scope and design a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Social Care (CSC) Data and Digital; this was known as Phase 1. The Centre will help local authorities (LAs) improve their data and digital maturity with respect to CSC services. The consortium engaged with LAs and wider sector stakeholders to identify opportunities, challenges and risks related to CSC data and digital work. It produced recommendations and a delivery plan to support delivery and scale-up in Phase 2. We are seeking a supplier (or consortium) who can deliver the action/delivery plan (from Phase 1) for the Centre of Excellence for CSC Data and Digital (Phase 2)
You will need to respond to this invitation to tender from the Department for Education. This is a procurement process, so you should look for the tender documents on the government's Find a Tender or Contracts Finder service. A consortium of organisations can apply together.
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