Provision of Independent Visitor Service for Looked After Children by Action for Children
London Borough of Lewisham · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Visitor Service for Looked After Children by Action for Children
Awarded 01 Mar 2024
Awarded01 Mar 2024
Value£280,550.00
SupplierAction for Children
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 4mo5y term, 54% elapsed
Awarded 1 Mar 2024Expires 28 Feb 2029
About
London Borough of Lewisham awarded a contract to Action for Children for the provision of an Independent Visitor Service for children and young people, including those who are looked after.
The service aimed to provide a befriender to children isolated from their families, particularly those with no contact with their birth families, to offer a connection outside their accommodation placement.
The contract was valued at £280,550.
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