Provision of Foster Carer, Connected Person, and Adoptive Parent Assessments for D2N2 Councils
Nottingham City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Foster Carer, Connected Person, and Adoptive Parent Assessments for D2N2 Councils
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£1,300,000.00
AgencyNottingham City Council
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 31 Mar 2024
About
Nottingham City Council awarded a contract to Carter Brown The Expert Service Ltd for the provision of assessments for prospective foster carers, connected persons, and adoptive parents.
The contract, valued at £1,300,000, was commissioned via a single-provider framework.
The framework allows Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and Nottingham City Council (collectively the D2N2 area) to access the services.
Across the four councils, approximately 2,800 children are in care, with about 1,200 in local authority foster care or connected person arrangements.
The provider will deliver assessments for fostering, connected person, and SGO assessments, as well as adoption assessments on behalf of Adoption East Midlands when required.
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