Engagement and Empowerment of Children, Young People, Parents and Carers by Durham County Council
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedEngagement and Empowerment of Children, Young People, Parents and Carers by Durham County Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2025
Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£96,000.00
SupplierInvesting in Children
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5mo1y 12mo term, 80% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2027
About
Durham County Council awarded a contract to Investing in Children for the engagement and empowerment of children, young people, parents, and carers.
The service aimed to ensure that children and young people have a voice in service design and delivery, and to continuously improve services by involving them in design and review.
Objectives included supporting staff and young people in dialogue, ensuring regular opportunities for active dialogue, and providing assurance that dialogue resulted in change.
The contract value was £96,000, with an option to extend for two additional 24-month periods subject to commissioner and budget approval.
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