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    ContractsSupport for Families with Disabled Children Programme - Market Engagement
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    Support for Families with Disabled Children Programme - Market Engagement

    Market engagement opportunity to inform future procurement of a national grant administration programme supporting low-income families with disabled or seriously ill children, estimated at £9-10.8 million for 2027-2030.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 5 Nov 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder

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    • Contract value
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    • Closing date
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      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

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    5 November 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The Department for Education is seeking a provider to deliver the Support for Families with Disabled Children (SFDC) programme in England. This national grant programme provides financial support to low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people, helping to address practical and financial barriers arising from disability or serious illness. The successful provider will be responsible for administering grants, managing public funds, and maintaining robust safeguarding, information security, and fraud-prevention arrangements. This is a market engagement opportunity to inform the future delivery model and procurement approach. The Department is inviting potential suppliers to understand the scope and requirements, discuss delivery approaches, and share market insights on capability, capacity, assessment methods, family engagement, partnership models, mobilisation needs, and potential barriers to participation. Key Details: - Estimated contract value: £9-10.8 million (excluding/including VAT) - Estimated contract dates: 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2029, with possible extension to 31 August 2030 - Market engagement webinar: 3 December 2026, 1-2pm (Microsoft Teams) - Procurement anticipated via RM6322 Fund Administration & Disbursement Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) - Registration deadline: 30 November 2026 (12 noon) via DfE Jaggaer eTendering portal - Successful participants will be invited to complete a Capability Assessment and subsequent confidential one-to-one discussions This notice does not constitute a commitment to procurement or final funding decisions, which remain subject to policy development and relevant approvals.

    Track record

    19 awards · 18 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION has awarded 19 contracts to 18 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Rachel Kershaw Consultancy Services2× · 11%
    2. Careerminds UK Limited1× · 5%
    3. Eolas Consultancy1× · 5%
    4. The Sea View Trust1× · 5%
    5. BAM Agency LTD1× · 5%
    6. HH ASSOCIATES LIMITED1× · 5%

    +12 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, PROMAR INTERNATIONAL — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    b7b4ce13-3af9-4a52-b827-969bc03979a2-920755

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