Provision of Befriending and Mentoring Service to Carers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Befriending and Mentoring Service to Carers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Awarded 30 Sep 2019
Awarded30 Sep 2019
Value£210,000.00
SupplierPrama Foundation
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 10mo ago5y 3mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2019Expired 31 Dec 2024
About
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council awarded a contract to Prama Foundation for the provision of a befriending and mentoring service to unpaid family carers of vulnerable or disabled people in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation.
The service includes volunteer befriending to reduce social isolation and a mentoring scheme using experienced ex-carers to guide new carers, signposting them to information and advice and helping them understand and manage challenges.
The contract is valued at £210,000 and runs for five years with two optional one-year extensions.
TUPE information was included in the tender information.
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