Provision of Birth Relative Independent Counselling for Adoption Services by Central Bedfordshire Council
Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Birth Relative Independent Counselling for Adoption Services by Central Bedfordshire Council
Awarded 01 Apr 2023
Awarded01 Apr 2023
Value£111,720.00
SupplierThe Adoption Journey
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Apr 2023Expired 31 Mar 2026
About
Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to The Adoption Journey for the provision of birth relative independent counselling, as per Statutory Guidance on Adoption, Chapter 2.
The service supports Adoption Connects, a regional adoption agency serving Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes councils, ensuring independent counselling is available to birth relatives across both council boundaries.
The contract value is £111,720.
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