Provision of Children in Care Council and Youth Participation Services for Dorset County Council
Dorset County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Children in Care Council and Youth Participation Services for Dorset County Council
Awarded 30 Apr 2017
Awarded30 Apr 2017
Value£209,000.00
SupplierThe Participation People Ltd
AgencyDorset County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 7mo ago1y 11mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
Dorset County Council awarded a contract to The Participation People Ltd for the provision of an external Children in Care Council and related youth participation services.
The contract, valued at £209,000, supports the council's statutory duty to ensure an effective Children in Care Council that represents the views and wishes of children in care and links to the Corporate Parenting Board.
The supplier will also develop and strengthen children's participation in service design and delivery, building on existing initiatives such as young inspectors, young researchers, Dorset Youth Council Enables (DYCE), UK Youth Parliament, Total Respect Training, the young people's recruitment panel, and involvement in foster carer selection.
The service aims to capture the views of vulnerable children and influence policy and services, contributing to the Children's Trust Board's vision and the 'Making Voices Count' aim.
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