Award of Non-Agency Adoption Services Contract Across Adopt South West Footprint
Devon County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Non-Agency Adoption Services Contract Across Adopt South West Footprint
Awarded 31 Aug 2019
Awarded31 Aug 2019
Value£249,480.00
SupplierFamilies for Children Trust
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 2mo ago6y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2019Expired 30 Aug 2025
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Devon County Council awarded a contract to Families for Children Trust for non-agency adoption services across the Adopt South West footprint, covering Devon County Council, Somerset County Council, Plymouth Council, and Torbay Council.
The contract, valued at £249,480, commenced on 1 September 2019 for a duration of 36 months, with an option to extend for three further periods of 12 months.
The service involves processing non-agency adoption applications, including preparing the Annex A report for the Court, with the aim of improving performance in meeting the needs of children and prospective adopters, particularly reducing wait times from initial enquiry through assessment to achieve better outcomes for children and families.
Other legal avenues to meet children's needs may be explored with families to ensure stability through the most appropriate means.
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