Appointment of Commissioner for Children's Social Care Transformation in Northamptonshire
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAppointment of Commissioner for Children's Social Care Transformation in Northamptonshire
Awarded 16 Dec 2019
Awarded16 Dec 2019
Value£28,800.00
SupplierAndrew Christie
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 4mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 16 Dec 2019Expired 15 July 2021
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Andrew Christie for the role of Commissioner in Northamptonshire, tasked with leading children's social care transformation.
The Commissioner was responsible for delivering a robust assessment of how improvements to services for the most vulnerable children could be secured within the local context, setting expectations for service delivery outside council control, and brokering relationships with senior council leaders and partner organisations.
The role also involved directing urgent improvements to ensure children's safety.
The contract value was £28,800.
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