Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Commissioned Local Area Coordination Services for Community Capacity Building in Bedford Borough

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£293,957.53
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019

Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity for the introduction of Local Area Coordination within Bedford Borough.

The provider was required to recruit three Local Area Coordinators to act as catalysts for the development of community capacity and self-help groups, fostering the creation of and signposting people to alternatives that can prevent entry to the care system.

The contract value was AUD 293,957.53.

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