Isle of Wight Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Issue-Based Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children and Young People (5-24) on the Isle of Wight

Awarded 01 Mar 2019

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Awarded01 Mar 2019
Value£185,000.00
SupplierBarnardo's
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 8mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Mar 2019Expired 28 Feb 2023

Isle of Wight Council awarded a contract to Barnardo's for issue-based advocacy, independent visitor services, and off-island return interviews for children and young people aged 5-24.

The advocacy services are delivered in accordance with 'Get it Sorted' standards, the Children Act 1989, the Advocacy Services and Representations Procedure (Children) (Amendment) Regulations 2004, the National Standards for the Provision of Children's Advocacy Services, Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Human Rights Act 1998.

The purpose is to empower children and young people, ensure their rights are respected, their views and wishes are heard, and help them navigate the system, with advocates representing their views to decision makers.

The contract value is £185,000.

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