Diversification of Children’s Social Care Market - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice (updated 20 October 2025)

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 underst...