Provision of Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services for Young People in Custody
Ministry of Justice. · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy Services for Young People in Custody
Awarded 01 Jan 2019
Awarded01 Jan 2019
Value£4,139,726.00
SupplierBarnardo's
AgencyMinistry of Justice.
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 10mo ago5y term
Awarded 1 Jan 2019Expired 31 Dec 2023
About
Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Barnardo's for independent children's rights and advocacy services for vulnerable young people aged 10 to 18 in secure training centres (STCs) and young offender institutions (YOIs).
The service aims to ensure children and young people can identify and access advocacy, are supported to advocate for themselves, receive support if they have complex needs or cannot represent themselves, have their voices heard during key periods of vulnerability and crisis, and raise awareness of issues facing children in custody to promote resolution and prevention at local and systemic levels.
The contract covers Oakhill STC, Rainsbrook STC, Medway STC, Cookham Wood YOI, and Feltham YOI, but excludes Secure Children's Homes.
The contract value is £4,139,726.
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