Recruitment of up to 13 FTE Locum Social Workers
Details
- Supplier(s)
- Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd
- Value
- £485,000
- Duration
- 3 months
- Topic
- Recruitment services
- Published
- 22 July 2026
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
Recruitment of up to 13 FTE Locum Social Workers as an interim measure to work within the Integrated Front Door (IFD) / Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) whilst permanent recruitment takes place. Please note, the contract value detailed in this notice represents the maximum budget for the life of this agreement (including the optional extension period), it does not represent a guaranteed level of spend. ## Contract award Title: Recruitment of up to 13 FTE Locum Social Workers
Timeline
- Completed: Award published22 July 2026Current notice
- Completed: Award date22 July 2026
- Next: Contract expiry date30 October 2026in 1 month
About the buyer
Suffolk County Council is a local authority procuring under the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers find and bid for its opportunities through Suffolk Sourcing, a portal it has shared with Suffolk's district and borough councils since 2010. Many contracts are let through frameworks, pre-approved supplier lists awarded competitively or, where permitted, by direct award. Dynamic purchasing systems cover Adult and Community Learning and Passenger Transport Services, open to new suppliers at any time. From April 2026, suppliers awarded below-threshold contracts must register on the Central Digital Platform. Suppliers are also expected to add value to the local economy, the Suffolk pound.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Suffolk County Council's contract awards have been in transport services, education and training and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 79600000 · Recruitment services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov |
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