Lincolnshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Independent Visitor Service for Children in Care in Lincolnshire

Awarded 30 Sep 2021

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Awarded30 Sep 2021
Value£210,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 11mo7y term, 73% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2021Expires 29 Sept 2028

Lincolnshire County Council awarded a contract to The National Youth Advocacy Service (Nyas) for the procurement of an Independent Visitor Service for Lincolnshire's Children in Care, aged up to 18.

The service involves volunteers who are independent of the Local Authority's Social Services, providing befriending, advice, assistance, and long-term interest in the welfare, well-being, and development of Service Users.

The Independent Visitor maintains a consistent and mentoring relationship through regular visits, trips, activities, and other suitable contact methods such as video calls, telephone, and email, with the Service User's consent.

The Supplier provides county-wide coverage as required.

The contract value is £210,000.

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