Birmingham City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Independent Information, Advice, Mediation and Support for Foster Carers

Awarded 01 Jun 2023

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Awarded01 Jun 2023
Value£101,154.00
SupplierThe Fostering Network
AgencyBirmingham City Council
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 June 2023Expired 31 May 2026

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Birmingham City Council awarded a contract to The Fostering Network for the provision of independent information, advice, mediation and support for foster carers.

The contract, valued at £101,154, is for a period of 3 years commencing 1st June.

The service includes independent support, advice and mediation to foster carers and their households where complaints, concerns and allegations arise; information and advice on all aspects of fostering in line with relevant standards, legislative requirements and national best practice; mediation between foster carers and agencies to reach satisfactory outcomes; assistance to the agency in the development of support services for foster carers; and delivery of training to foster carers.

The contract supports around 570 approved foster carer households providing family foster placements to around 897 looked after children, including 184 approved related foster carers and 386 mainstream foster carers.

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