DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract

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Appointment of Regional Adoption Agencies Programme Adviser by Department for Education

Awarded 09 Sep 2018

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Awarded09 Sep 2018

Value£102,600.00

SupplierOwers Advisory Ltd

AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 6y 7mo ago1y 7mo term

Awarded 9 Sept 2018Expired 30 Mar 2020

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Owers Advisory Ltd for the provision of professional advisory services to support the delivery and ongoing development of Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs).

The adviser leads, facilitates, and sets the strategic direction of the RAA Leaders Group, advises and reports to Ministers, and shares operational insights from RAAs across the wider system, including RAA projects in development.

The role also involves utilising forums such as the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board to disseminate best practice and identify how adoption and special guardianship orders fit within the broader framework of permanence options and children's social care.

The contract value is £102,600.

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