Provision of Children's Fostering Advice and Mediation Service for Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Children's Fostering Advice and Mediation Service for Nottinghamshire County Council
Awarded 01 Dec 2017
Awarded01 Dec 2017
Value£220,000.00
SupplierThe Fostering Network
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 11mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Dec 2017Expired 30 Nov 2020
About
Nottinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to The Fostering Network for the provision of an independent advice and mediation service for foster carers, including practice support and guidance for council staff, and membership to a support scheme offering legal cover, helpline advice, online support and forums, periodicals and news, and other member financial benefits.
The contract value is £220,000, with an initial term of three years and an option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months.
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