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    ContractsIndependent Social Work Assessments for Children and Families
    Awarded contract

    Independent Social Work Assessments for Children and Families

    Awarded
    £57.5k
    Published 4 Sept 2026

    Deliver independent social work assessments to evaluate carer suitability and inform care planning for children and families in Operation Decker.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 4 Sept 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £57.5k
    Published 4 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £57,450
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OC
      ONYX COLLABORATIVE SOCIAL WORK SERVICES LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    4 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks qualified independent social workers to conduct viability and Connected Carer Assessments for children and families identified through Operation Decker. The assessments will evaluate the suitability of potential carers and family placements to ensure children are placed in safe, appropriate environments. Providers will deliver timely, standardised assessments that directly inform care planning decisions and support court proceedings. The work requires experienced professionals who can conduct thorough, objective evaluations and produce clear reports that meet legal and safeguarding standards. This is a critical service supporting child welfare and family-focused care solutions.

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL has awarded 8 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. ABLEWELL LIMITED1× · 13%
    2. VITA HEALTH WELLNESS LIMITED1× · 13%
    3. Coram Voice1× · 13%
    4. THE NATIONAL HOUSE PROJECT1× · 13%
    5. INNOVATE (H & S C) SERVICES LIMITED1× · 13%
    6. ONYX COLLABORATIVE SOCIAL WORK SERVICES LTD1× · 13%

    +2 more suppliers

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f245
    CE
    Buyer
    CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care