Essex County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Fostering and Adoption Medical Advisory Services for Essex County Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2024

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Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£521,340.00
SupplierEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
AgencyEssex County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Expires in 5mo2y 12mo term, 87% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2027

About

Essex County Council awarded a contract to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Fostering and Adoption Medical Advisory Services across the four Essex County Council quadrants (North, West, Mid, and South).

The service delivers statutory functions for medical advisory reports to Fostering and Adoption Panels as set out in the Adoption Services Regulations 2005, the Fostering Services Regulations 2011, and the National Minimum Standards for both Adoption and Fostering.

The contract, valued at £521,340, is for a 3-year term.

The medical advisor is required to be a paediatrician fully registered with the GMC and hold an enhanced DBS check.

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