Provision of Befriending Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs
Tower Hamlets · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Befriending Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs
Awarded 01 Apr 2021
Ended 1y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Apr 2021Expired 31 Mar 2025
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Tower Hamlets awarded a contract to APASEN, Barnardo's, Sense, and The Qalb Short Break Services Limited for the provision of befriending services for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years old, including those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), severe learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical and/or learning disabilities, palliative care requirements, and associated sensory impairments.
The contract value is AUD 800,000, procured under the PCR 2015 regime via an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process.
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Provision of Befriending Short Break Services for Children and Young People with Complex Needs
Won by APASEN,barnardo's,Sense,The Qalb Short Break Services Limited · Tower Hamlets
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