Provision of Independent Advice and Mediation Services for Fostering Services
Staffordshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Advice and Mediation Services for Fostering Services
Awarded 30 Sep 2020
Awarded30 Sep 2020
Value£135,000.00
SupplierTHE FOSTERING NETWORK
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 1mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2020Expired 29 Sept 2023
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Staffordshire County Council awarded a contract to The Fostering Network for the provision of an independent advice and mediation service in relation to each Partner Local Authority Fostering Service, enabling each Partner Local Authority to comply with the National Minimum Standards applicable to the provision of Fostering Services.
The contract is funded by Herefordshire Council, Shropshire Council, Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, and Borough of Telford & Wrekin, with a value of £135,000.
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