Children's Fostering Advice & Mediation Service
Nottinghamshire County CouncilEstimated Value
£200,000 – £220,000
Deadline
11 September 2017
Published
10 August 2017
Type
services
Overview
Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Advice and Mediation service, on behalf of Foster Carers. Nottinghamshire County Council Foster carers are entitled to Advice and Mediation which is, independent, and supports them with the complex and challenging tasks of caring for a fostered young person.
In addition to supporting Carers, the service also provides Council staff access to up to date practice support & guidance. To encourage recruitment and retention of Council Foster carers, are each given membership to support scheme that gives them, Legal cover, Helpline advice, online support & forums, periodicals and news, and other member financial benefits. The initial term of this contract will be three years with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
10 August 2017
Submission deadline
11 September 2017
Notice type
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