Bristol City Council · Awarded contract
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Advocacy Service for Children in Care and Care Leavers by Bristol City Council

Awarded 31 Aug 2020

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Awarded31 Aug 2020
Value£287,500.00
SupplierSignis Ltd
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 2mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2020Expired 30 Aug 2022

Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Signis Ltd for the provision of an Advocacy Service for Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Children Subject to Child Protection Conferences.

The service involves speaking up for children and young people, ensuring their views are heard and acted upon by decision-makers, helping them raise issues and concerns, understand decisions, and exercise choice.

The contract has an estimated maximum annual value of £52,500, with a total contract value of £262,500 based on a minimum of 1,100 hours.

Additional funding of up to £5,000 per annum could increase the annual value to £57,500, resulting in a potential total contract value of £287,500, subject to Council discretion and demand.

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