Provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People in Dorset
Dorset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People in Dorset
Awarded 31 Jul 2021
Awarded31 Jul 2021
Value£258,434.00
SupplierNYAS
AgencyDorset Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 3mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 July 2021Expired 30 July 2023
About
Dorset Council awarded a contract to NYAS for the provision of an Advocacy and Independent Visitor Scheme for Children and Young People.
The contract commenced on 1st August 2021 for a period of 2 years, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension.
The contract value is £132,825 per annum, with a total contract value of £398,475 including the potential extension.
The scheme supports statutory duties to provide independent advocacy and an Independent Visitor Service for children in care.
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