Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Foster Care Placement Agreement with Coventry City Council for Two Looked After Children

Awarded 02 May 2025

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Awarded02 May 2025
Value£130,000.00
SupplierCoventry City Council
AgencyLeicestershire County Council
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 6mo1y 12mo term, 76% elapsed
Awarded 2 May 2025Expires 1 May 2027

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Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Coventry City Council for the use of Coventry's foster carers to care for two of Leicestershire's Looked After Children.

The agreement was procured under the Procurement Act 2023 via an exempt horizontal agreement with another local authority, with a contract value of £130,000.

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