Staffordshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Children & Young People's Advocacy, Independent Visitors, Mediation & Advice Services in Staffordshire

Awarded 31 Mar 2023

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Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£1,391,000.00
SupplierChange Grow Live Services,Global Mediation Limited,THE FOSTERING NETWORK,Global Mediation Ltd,The Fostering Network,Change, grow, live (CGL)
AgencyStaffordshire County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 5mo5y term, 72% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expires 30 Mar 2028

About

Staffordshire County Council awarded a contract to Change Grow Live Services, Global Mediation Limited, and The Fostering Network for the provision of Children & Young People's Advocacy Independent Visitors, Mediation & Advice Service.

The contract, valued at £1,391,000, comprises three lots with staggered start dates: Lot 1 covers Children and Young People's Advocacy and Children in Care Independent Visitor Service from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026 (with extension options of 2 x 12 months until 31 March 2028); Lot 2 covers Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for Children and Young People aged 0 to 25 years with SEND and their Parents/Carers from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2026 (with extension options of 2 x 12 months until 31 March 2028); and Lot 3 covers Advice and Mediation for Fostering Families from 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2026 (with extension options of 2 x 12 months until 31 March 2028).

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