Provision of Independent Support to Foster Carers for Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council
Hampshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Support to Foster Carers for Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council
Awarded 31 May 2019
Awarded31 May 2019
Value£180,000.00
SupplierFosterTalk
AgencyHampshire County Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 5mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 May 2019Expired 30 May 2021
About
Hampshire County Council awarded a contract to FosterTalk for the provision of timely, responsive, independent information, advice, representation, and support to Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council foster carers, ensuring they have appropriate information and support to communicate their views in formal settings within the process and management of allegations against carers.
The contract commenced on 1 June 2019 for a period of two years with the option to extend for two further two years, with a contract value of £180,000.
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