Fostering Recruitment Services Contract Awarded to Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Ltd
Dorset County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedFostering Recruitment Services Contract Awarded to Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Ltd
Awarded 31 Mar 2018
Awarded31 Mar 2018
Value£300,000.00
AgencyDorset County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
Dorset County Council awarded a contract to Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Ltd for fostering recruitment services.
The contract, valued at AUD 300,000, covers the period from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019, with an optional extension for a further 12 months.
The supplier is responsible for generating enquiries, following up potential leads, and conducting initial home visits and carer evaluations to ensure assessments focus on candidates with the best chance of approval.
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