Department for Education · Awarded contract
Awarded

Local Authority Leadership Support for Children's Social Care and SEND Services

Awarded 10 Jun 2021

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Awarded10 Jun 2021
Value£2,236,298.76
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 5mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 10 June 2021Expired 30 May 2024

Department for Education awarded a contract to Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government for targeted improvement support to local authorities, focusing on the effectiveness of senior leaders, partnerships with Police and clinical commissioning groups, and strategic approaches to children's social care and SEND services.

The contract also supports local authority leaders with COVID-19-related challenges and recovery plans, and provides diagnostic services on corporate parenting arrangements.

The contract value is AUD 2,236,298.76.

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