Provision of Children's Rights and Advocacy Services for Derby City Council
Derby City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Children's Rights and Advocacy Services for Derby City Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£245,341.00
SupplierSOVA
AgencyDerby City Council
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
Derby City Council awarded a contract to SOVA for the provision of Children's Rights Services, including advocacy for children in care and care leavers, independent visitors for children in care, and independent advocacy for child protection conferences.
The contract, valued at £245,341, commenced on 01 April 2017 for an initial two-year period, with an option to extend by one further year.
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