London Borough of Hackney · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Special Guardianship Support Service for London Borough of Hackney

Awarded 01 Jul 2020

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Awarded01 Jul 2020
Value£263,450.00
SupplierKinship
RegionLondon
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 7mo ago2y 9mo term
Awarded 1 July 2020Expired 31 Mar 2023

London Borough of Hackney awarded a contract to Kinship for the provision of a Special Guardianship Support Service.

The service includes bespoke parenting advice to special guardians, general information about special guardianship orders, a monthly newsletter, support groups, practical assistance with housing applications, claims for state benefits and charity grants for low-income households, advocacy with the child's placing local authority regarding birth parents' contact issues, and summer activities for children.

The contract was procured under the PCR 2015 regime via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, with a value of £263,450.

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