Award of Specialist Social Research Contract to Dartington Social Research Unit
North Tyneside Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Specialist Social Research Contract to Dartington Social Research Unit
Awarded 30 Apr 2017
Awarded30 Apr 2017
Value£63,013.83
SupplierDARTINGTON SOCIAL RESEARCH UNIT
AgencyNorth Tyneside Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2017Expired 30 Oct 2018
About
North Tyneside Council awarded a contract to Dartington Social Research Unit for specialist, independent research to influence social care policy and practice, focusing on measuring child wellbeing and evaluating service impact.
The project combines knowledge of the looked after system with system dynamics and child wellbeing measurement to determine whether the number of children in care can be safely reduced without harm, supporting the Transforming Children's Services Programme.
Valued at £63,013.83, the project is expected to improve outcomes for children and young people and reduce spend on placements for looked after children.
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