Isle of Wight Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of Advocacy, Independent Visitors, and Return from Missing from Care Interview Service for Isle of Wight Council

Awarded 01 Mar 2016

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Awarded01 Mar 2016

Value£288,615.00

SupplierNYAS

AgencyIsle of Wight Council

RegionSouth East

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

Ended 7y 8mo ago2y 12mo term

Awarded 1 Mar 2016Expired 28 Feb 2019

About

Isle of Wight Council awarded a contract to NYAS for the provision of advocacy, independent visitors, and return from missing from care interview services.

The contract, valued at £288,615, commenced on 1st February 2016 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years.

The services include advocacy for children and young people making complaints under the Children Act 1989, independent visitors for children looked after under the Children and Young Person's Act 2008, independent return interviews for children missing from care in adherence with statutory guidance, and independent information, advice, representation, advocacy, and support for Children in Care and Care Leavers aged 5 to 24 and Children in Need.

The expected annual budget was in the range of £40,000 to £60,000.

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