Award of Missing from Care Service for Looked After Children to The Children's Society
Manchester City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Missing from Care Service for Looked After Children to The Children's Society
Awarded 31 Mar 2018
Awarded31 Mar 2018
Value£300,000.00
AgencyManchester City Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 7mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expired 30 Mar 2020
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Manchester City Council awarded a contract to The Children's Society (Services) Ltd for the provision of a Missing from Care service for looked after children.
The contract, valued at £300,000, supports efforts to safeguard children who go missing from care.
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