Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract
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Lancashire County Council Awarded Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service Contract to The National Youth Advocacy Service

Awarded 01 Jun 2025

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Awarded01 Jun 2025
Value£1,068,700.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 3y 7mo5y term, 29% elapsed
Awarded 1 June 2025Expires 31 May 2030

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to The National Youth Advocacy Service for the Lancashire Children's Rights, Advocacy and Independent Visitors Service (LCC40341).

The service provides independent advocacy support to eligible Children and Young People and manages and sustains a pool of volunteer Independent Visitors for Children Looked After, fulfilling legislative and regulatory requirements.

The service aims to ensure vulnerable Children and Young People can influence decisions, policies, and practices affecting their lives.

The contract value is £1,068,700, with an initial term of 3 years and an option to extend up to a total of 5 years.

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