Award of Befriending and Hosting Service for Families in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Befriending and Hosting Service for Families in Nottingham
Awarded 15 Oct 2023
Awarded15 Oct 2023
Value£1,008,000.00
SupplierSafe Families for Children
AgencyNottingham City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 15 Oct 2023Expired 14 Oct 2025
About
Nottingham City Council awarded a contract to Safe Families for Children for the provision of a Befriending and Hosting Service.
The service supports families within Nottingham City boundaries who have limited support networks and are at risk of their children requiring local authority care.
It includes coaching, befriending, and mentoring for children, young people, parents, and carers, as well as hosting arrangements that provide overnight safe short-stay accommodation for children and young people aged 0-17, for between two nights and two weeks per occasion, up to a maximum of 28 days per child in any 12-month period.
The contract value is £1,008,000.
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