DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
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Development of Early Permanency Planning Framework for Children in Adopt NE Region

Awarded 01 Dec 2017

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Awarded01 Dec 2017
Value£305,798.00
SupplierRAA
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 2mo ago1y 9mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2017Expired 30 Aug 2019

The Department for Education awarded a contract to RAA for the development of a framework for early permanency planning for children in the Adopt NE region, valued at AUD 305,798.

The framework aims to support the RAA's vision of providing excellent adoption services that transform children's and families' lives.

It focuses on timely high-quality placements, a highly skilled workforce, and cross-sector collaboration to achieve excellence in practice.

The proposal utilises cross-sector expertise of the VAA sector, builds on cross-sector best practice, and prepares and upskills the workforce to operate within the regional structure.

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