Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Foster Care Short Breaks (Staycation) Service for Children with Disabilities in Dudley

Awarded 01 Apr 2025

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Awarded01 Apr 2025
Value£0.00
SupplierBarnardo's Central Region
AgencyDudley Metropolitan Borough Council
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Apr 2025Expired 31 Mar 2026

About

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Barnardo's Central Region for the provision of Foster Care Short Breaks (Staycation) services for children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs in Dudley.

The service, often referred to as Staycation by families, is designed to provide breaks for carers of disabled children, in line with the Children Act 1989 and the Breaks for Carers of Disabled Children Regulations 2011.

The Council evaluated the award on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender and reserved the right to make contract awards to no more than 3 successful tenderers, forming a framework where referrals are shared by Dudley to the providers, and the best fit is sourced for the child or young person requiring the staycation.

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