Awarded

Provision of Supervised Family Time Contact Services for Children in Care

Awarded 30 Sep 2024

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Awarded30 Sep 2024
Value£830,000.00
RegionLondon
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 11mo4y term, 52% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2024Expires 29 Sept 2028

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham awarded a contract to Brightway Contact Services, Flourish Family Centre, and Hope Superjobs for the provision of supervised family time contact services for children in need, children in care, and children subject to a child protection plan.

The contract, valued at £830,000, supports the Council's duty under section 34 of the Children Act 1989 to promote reasonable contact between children in care and their parents or other significant persons.

Services include court-directed supervised contact sessions delivered in various venues, such as children's centres, community hubs, and other paid venues, both within and outside the borough, to help parents develop parenting skills and sustain safe family relationships.

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