West Sussex County Council (CAP) · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Urgent and Specialist Personal Support Placements for Children's Services to Bluelight Healthcare Recruitment Ltd

Awarded 01 Mar 2022

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Awarded01 Mar 2022
Value£8,500,000.00
SupplierBluelight Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
AgencyWest Sussex County Council (CAP)
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Mar 2022Expired 28 Feb 2026

About

West Sussex County Council (CAP) awarded a contract to Bluelight Healthcare Recruitment Ltd for urgent and specialist personal support placements for children's services.

The contract, valued at £8,500,000, was procured by West Sussex County Council in collaboration with Surrey County Council, with both local authorities able to utilise the framework from its commencement.

The support covers children and young people with additional needs and disabilities, helping them achieve the outcomes of their care plans, and provides assistance to parents and carers with their caring responsibilities or short breaks to support their emotional and physical health and sustainable care for the whole family.

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