Provision of Advocacy and Return to Care Interviews for Children Missing from Home or Care
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Advocacy and Return to Care Interviews for Children Missing from Home or Care
Awarded 31 Jul 2022
Awarded31 Jul 2022
Value£1,202,588.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 3mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 July 2022Expired 30 July 2025
About
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council awarded a contract to The Children's Society (Services) Limited for the provision of three statutory services split into lots: Independent Advocacy for Looked After Children, Return to Care Interviews for Looked After Children who have been absent or missing, and Independent Visitor Services.
The contract value is £1,202,588.
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