Herefordshire Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Independent Visitor Service for Looked After Children in Herefordshire

Awarded 01 Feb 2024

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Awarded01 Feb 2024
Value£265,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 3mo5y term, 55% elapsed
Awarded 1 Feb 2024Expires 1 Feb 2029

Herefordshire Council awarded a contract to The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) for the provision of an Independent Visitor Service to at least 30 Herefordshire Children and Young People who are Looked After, placed both within and out of county, on an annual basis.

The contract, valued at £265,000, commenced on 1st February 2024 and runs for 3 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

The procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime as allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77.

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