Provision of Independent Visitors Service for Looked-After Children
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Visitors Service for Looked-After Children
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£119,900.00
SupplierNational Youth Advocacy Service
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2022
About
Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to National Youth Advocacy Service for the provision of an Independent Visitors service for children and young people in care.
The service supports children unable to live safely with their family of origin, helping them achieve better outcomes and transition to permanent care arrangements.
The contract, valued at AUD 119,900, operates for a maximum of five years from 01 April 2017 under a 3+1+1 structure.
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