Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Children's Social Care Referral and Assessment Service Framework to Multiple Providers

Awarded 01 Mar 2016

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Awarded01 Mar 2016
Value£3,600,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 10y 3mo ago5mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2016Expired 30 July 2016

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to Core Assets Group Ltd, HCL Social Care Ltd, Sanctuary Personnel Ltd, and See Note for the Children's Social Care Referral and Assessment Service Framework.

The framework enables qualified social workers to undertake statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 1989, including child and family assessments and section 47 enquiries, and to provide intervention and support up to the development of child in need, children in need of protection, and children looked after plans.

Providers must act in accordance with Lancashire Safeguarding Children Board's multi-agency procedures and the Lancashire Child Sexual Exploitation Operating Protocol.

The service is delivered countywide across Lancaster, Fylde & Wyre, Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, and other areas of Lancashire.

The contract value is £3,600,000.

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