Provision of Children's Residential Care Services in Dorset
Dorset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Children's Residential Care Services in Dorset
Awarded 30 Jun 2022
Awarded30 Jun 2022
Value£42,000,000.00
AgencyDorset Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 8mo5y term, 87% elapsed
Awarded 30 June 2022Expires 29 June 2027
About
Dorset Council awarded a contract to Budwood Limited, Lily Residential Services, and Beaufort Care Group for the provision of children's residential care.
The contract, valued at £42,000,000 over a 7-year term, covers two lots: Lot 1 for planned and same-day children's homes residential care, and Lot 2 for therapeutic residential care.
The services aim to secure sufficient accommodation for children and young people under the council's care who cannot live at home, ensuring availability of placements, funding surety, and best value through economies of scale.
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