Hosting and Support for Families with Children on the Edge of Care in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedHosting and Support for Families with Children on the Edge of Care in Northumberland
Awarded 30 Sep 2023
Awarded30 Sep 2023
Value£300,000.00
SupplierSafe Families
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2023Expired 29 Sept 2025
About
Northumberland County Council awarded a contract to Safe Families for hosting and support services for families with children on the edge of care.
The service links families in crisis with local volunteers who provide short-term assistance, including overnight respite care, as part of early intervention and prevention services aimed at preventing children from becoming looked after.
The contract supports up to 42 families per year with a maximum budget of £75,000, primarily in southeast and central Northumberland, with additional focus on the north and west of the county.
The contract value is £300,000.
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