Department for Education · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption 2024-2027

Awarded 31 Mar 2024

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Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£729,804.00
SupplierCoram Children's Legal Centre (CCLC)
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 30 Mar 2026

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Coram Children's Legal Centre (CCLC) for the provision of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 2024-2027.

The IRM provides a statutory service to prospective and existing foster parents, adopters, and adult adoptees, offering an independent route to review decisions made by fostering and adoption services regarding approval status and access to records.

The service enables applicants to have their case heard by an independent panel of children's social care experts.

The contract value is £729,804.

The contract became effective on 1 April 2024, with an initial term of 24 months (01/04/24 - 31/03/26) and an option to extend for an additional 12 months until 31/03/2027, subject to the Department's discretion, approval process, budget availability, and supplier performance.

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