NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT · Awarded contract

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Award of Children and Young People Self Advocacy Group for SEND in South West

Awarded 15 Jan 2023

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Awarded15 Jan 2023

Value£100,833.00

SupplierSomerset County Council

AgencyNHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

RegionSouth West

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 2y 10mo ago12mo term

Awarded 15 Jan 2023Expired 14 Jan 2024

About

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit awarded a contract to Somerset County Council for hosting a South West Children and Young Person's (CYP) regional self advocacy group for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The group will work with local self advocates and advocacy organisations to improve the voices of CYP with SEND in health systems, helping to ensure co-production is embedded into local health systems and that CYP feel their voices are being heard and acted upon.

The focus reflects priorities set out by national, regional and local NHS governance as well as priorities identified by CYP within local communities.

The contract term is for 1 year with the option to extend for up to 10 months.

The annual contract value is £55,000 with the total contract award being £100,833.

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