Award of Children's Centre Services Contract to Action for Children by Devon County Council
Devon County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Children's Centre Services Contract to Action for Children by Devon County Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2018
Awarded31 Mar 2018
Value£29,535,000.00
SupplierAction for Children
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expired 30 Mar 2023
About
Devon County Council awarded a contract to Action for Children for the delivery of Children's Centre Services across the administrative area of Devon, aligned to the four Children and Families Partnership areas: Exeter, Mid and East Devon, South Devon, and Northern Devon.
The services support the local authority's statutory duties under the Childcare Act 2006 and Working Together 2015 to improve the well-being of young children and reduce inequalities.
The contract, valued at £29,535,000, involves a shift from a principally universal service for families with children aged four and under to predominantly targeted Early Help support for families with children aged eight years and under.
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