Approved Providers List for Independent Fostering Agency Services by Central Bedfordshire Council
Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedApproved Providers List for Independent Fostering Agency Services by Central Bedfordshire Council
Awarded 17 May 2021
Awarded17 May 2021
Value£14,000,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
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Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Active Care Solutions, ALL4U Fostering Ltd, Alliance Foster Care Limited, and others for the establishment of an Approved Providers List (APL) for Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) services.
The contract, valued at £14,000,000, enables the council to procure fostering placements from pre-approved independent providers.
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Approved Providers List for Independent Fostering Agency Services by Central Bedfordshire Council
Won by Active Care Solutions,ALL4U Fostering Ltd,Alliance Foster Care Limited,... · Central Bedfordshire Council
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