Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract

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Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People in Cumbria

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023

Value£180,000.00

SupplierNYAS

AgencyCumbria County Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 1y 7mo ago2y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to NYAS for the provision of an Independent Advocacy Service for Children and Young People.

The service is independent of the council and available to children looked after, care leavers, children in need, children subject to a child protection plan, and privately fostered children.

The aim is to meet the council's responsibility for children and young people from Cumbria, in accordance with National Standards and the requirements within the service specification.

Advocacy is meant to empower children to express their views and engage in decisions made about their lives, challenging the system and driving policy and practice change, while maintaining good relationships with services and professionals.

The contract value is £180,000.

Due to Local Government Reorganisation, the countywide service was reprocured as two separate contracts covering the geographical footprints of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council, with one provider required to deliver both contracts.

The contracts will transfer automatically to the relevant new council on Vesting Day.

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