Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visits for Durham County Council Children's Homes
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Regulation 44 Independent Visits for Durham County Council Children's Homes
Awarded 31 Aug 2021
Awarded31 Aug 2021
Value£152,200.00
SupplierNYAS
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 2mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2021Expired 30 Aug 2022
About
Durham County Council awarded a contract to NYAS for Regulation 44 visits by an independent person to children's residential homes.
The contract covered monthly visits to 10 council-maintained children's homes to assess safeguarding and welfare arrangements, with potential expansion to up to 7 additional homes and the secure children's home.
Valued at £152,200, the contract ran from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022, with an option to extend for three further 12-month periods.
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