Provision of Fostering Advice and Mediation Services for Warwickshire, Solihull, and Coventry
Warwickshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Fostering Advice and Mediation Services for Warwickshire, Solihull, and Coventry
Awarded 31 Mar 2023
Awarded31 Mar 2023
Value£188,061.00
SupplierTHE FOSTERING NETWORK
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5mo4y term, 90% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2023Expires 30 Mar 2027
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Warwickshire County Council awarded a contract to The Fostering Network for an independent support, advice, and mediation service for local authority foster carers across Warwickshire County Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, and Coventry City Council.
The service mediates between foster carers and agencies to resolve complaints, concerns, and allegations, assists agencies in developing support services for foster carers, and ensures early resolution of issues.
The contract value is £188,061.
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