Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
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Provision of Birth Relative Counselling for Adoption Services by Central Bedfordshire Council

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

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Awarded01 Apr 2026
Value£0.00
SupplierHear2Listen
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 5mo3y term, 20% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2029

Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Hear2Listen for the provision of birth relative counselling for those affected by adoption, as per Statutory Guidance on Adoption, Chapter 2.

The service covers birth relatives from both Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes council boundaries through Adoption Connects, a regional adoption agency.

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