Establishment of Independent Foster Agencies Framework for Looked After Children
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON · Awarded contract
AwardedEstablishment of Independent Foster Agencies Framework for Looked After Children
Awarded 31 Jul 2016
Awarded31 Jul 2016
Value£69,900,000.00
SupplierAction for Children
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 3mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 July 2016Expired 30 July 2020
About
London Borough of Croydon awarded a contract to Action for Children for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for the delivery of independent fostering placements for looked after children, with a term of three years and an option to extend for a further one year, valued at £69,900,000.
The framework aims to assist the Council in meeting its statutory duty under Section 20 of the Children Act 1989 to ensure Children Looked After are accommodated appropriately, by improving access to high-quality placements and creating greater competition in the social care market.
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