Provision of Independent Visitor Services for Overnight Short Break Children's Homes in Kent
Kent County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Visitor Services for Overnight Short Break Children's Homes in Kent
Awarded 30 Sep 2022
Awarded30 Sep 2022
Value£100,000.00
SupplierPlatinum Care Consultancy
AgencyKent County Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2022Expired 29 Sept 2025
About
Kent County Council awarded a contract to Platinum Care Consultancy for the supply of an independent visitor service to overnight short break children's homes in Kent, fulfilling statutory requirements under Regulations 43 and 44 of the Children's Home (England) Regulations (2015).
The service supports six council-owned overnight short break units for disabled children and young people up to age 18, with a seventh unit under development.
The contract value is £100,000.
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