CORNWALL COUNCIL · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of In Care and Leaving Care Services for Children and Young People to Barnardo's and Partners

Awarded 30 Jun 2016

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Awarded30 Jun 2016

Value£2,364,385.00

SupplierLearning Partnership,Barnardos Services,Carefree Fostering Independence Cornwall

AgencyCORNWALL COUNCIL

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 5y 4mo ago5y term

Awarded 30 June 2016Expired 29 June 2021

About

Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Learning Partnership, Barnardos Services, and Carefree Fostering Independence Cornwall for In Care and Leaving Care Services for Children and Young People.

The services provide specialised support including advocacy, independent visitors, and leaving care workers, as well as personal and social development opportunities such as 1-1 support, peer mentors, and group activities.

These activities aim to improve outcomes for young people in care and care leavers, contributing to the Corporate Parenting Strategy priorities: educational aspiration, progress and attainment; participation and advocacy; improving access to education, training, and employment; increasing safe moving-on accommodation; refreshing the Transitions Policy; and improving access to specialist services.

The contract value is £2,364,385.

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