Provision of Children's Advocacy and Return Interview Services by Barnardo's for Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Children's Advocacy and Return Interview Services by Barnardo's for Bedford Borough Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£125,000.00
SupplierBarnado's
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2022
About
Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Barnardo's for the provision of Issue Based Advocacy, Residential Visiting Advocacy, and Return Interview services to support looked after, vulnerable, and at-risk children and young people.
The contract, valued at £125,000, operates for a maximum of five years (3+1+1) from 01 April 2017, ensuring children in residential homes, foster care, or secure accommodation have access to advocacy services that assist them in being heard.
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