National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024 Awarded to Children 1st
Scottish Government · Awarded contract
AwardedNational Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024 Awarded to Children 1st
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AwardedNot specified
Value£3,049,000.00
SupplierChildren 1st
AgencyScottish Government
RegionScotland
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
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Scottish Government awarded a contract to Children 1st for the provision of the National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024.
The service involves recruiting Safeguarders, who are appointed by children's hearings or sheriffs to safeguard the interests of the child in proceedings by providing an independent assessment of the child's best interest.
The contractor is responsible for recruitment activity to ensure sufficient numbers of suitable Safeguarders are available to meet demand throughout Scotland and for maintaining records of all recruitment activity.
The contract value is £3,049,000.
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