Re-commissioned Short Break and Life Skills Sessions for Children with Asperger's/ASD by Cornwall Council
CORNWALL COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedRe-commissioned Short Break and Life Skills Sessions for Children with Asperger's/ASD by Cornwall Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£693,000.00
SupplierThe Dreadnought Centre
AgencyCORNWALL COUNCIL
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
Cornwall Council awarded a contract to The Dreadnought Centre for re-commissioned short break sessions aimed at developing life skills for disabled children and young people with Asperger's/ASD.
The service covers two age groups: 7-11 years (approximately 50 children in the last 12 months) and 13-18 years (approximately 60 children in the last 12 months), and operates country-wide, including holiday activities.
The contract value is £693,000.
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