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Award of Research on Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers

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AwardedNot specified
Value£38,995.00
SupplierKSO Research Limited
AgencyScottish Government
RegionScotland
CategoryResearch & Development

About

The Scottish Government awarded a contract to KSO Research Limited for a research project to collect data on the implementation of the Scottish Recommended Allowance for Foster and Kinship Carers (SRA).

The research aimed to assess whether the SRA achieved its policy intent of bringing consistency and transparency to allowances paid to foster and kinship carers, ensuring all caregivers receive at least a set rate to cover the costs of the child they are looking after.

The project delivered a final report and accessible summary, with findings disseminated within the Scottish Government and published externally.

The findings will feed into the overall evaluation of the SRA, understand the impact for foster and kinship families, inform adjustments to delivery, and help with design and development of future policy action.

The contract value was £38,995.

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