Provision of Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service for Looked After Children on the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service for Looked After Children on the Isle of Wight
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£187,322.00
Supplierbarnardo's
AgencyIsle of Wight Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5mo2y 12mo term, 87% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2027
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Isle of Wight Council awarded a contract to Barnardo's for the delivery of the Advocacy, Missing Return Conversations and Independent Visitors Service on the Isle of Wight.
The contract provides independent and confidential information, advice, representation, advocacy and support for looked after children (LAC), children in need (CIN) and care leavers aged 5 to 24 years, supporting them through the complaints and representations process and helping them participate in decision making and other processes affecting their lives.
It also includes an Independent Visitor scheme for children in care and independent return conversations for children missing from care.
The contract value is AUD 187,322.
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