Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services for Looked After Children
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Advocacy, Independent Visitor, and Return Home Interview Services for Looked After Children
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£144,868.00
SupplierBarnardo Services Ltd
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2022
About
Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Barnardo Services Ltd for the provision of advocacy, independent visitor, and return home interview services.
The services include issue-based advocacy, residential visiting advocacy, non-directed advocacy for children with disabilities or communication difficulties, independent visitor services for looked after children, and independent return home interviews for looked after children.
The contract value is £144,868.
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