Independent Support to Foster Carers for Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedIndependent Support to Foster Carers for Portsmouth City Council
Awarded 01 Jan 2022
Awarded01 Jan 2022
Value£0.00
SupplierFosterTalk
AgencyPortsmouth City Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 10mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2022Expired 31 Dec 2023
About
Portsmouth City Council awarded a contract to FosterTalk for independent support to foster carers regarding concerns, complaints, and allegations.
The provider delivers timely, responsive information, advice, representation, and support to carers, helping them communicate their views in formal settings during allegation processes.
The contract also includes one annual training session for council social workers on supporting carers facing allegations, as well as online and paper leaflets informing carers of available support.
The estimated value is up to £50,000, with an initial 2-year term and an option to extend by up to 3 further years, to a maximum of 5 years, subject to performance.
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