Provision of Contact Services for Looked After Children & Young People
Main contract details
The successful Provider will be required to be flexible and responsive to a diverse client base ensuring that children, young people and their families are at the heart of the services.
The contract will be for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years. The estimated total value over the five (5) yearsperiod is £3.665 million. It is intended that the new contract will commence in January 2020.
It is of key importance that the contract meets all requirements including reliability, quality, cost, and appropriate health safety measures.
The scope of the project requires the successful tender to meet the main aims of the contract which are:
• To supervise the Contact of children and young people receiving Tier 3 social care services with their parents and family.
• To provide Contact services for the minimum opening hours which are expected to be between 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 5 pm on Saturday and as required on Sundays.
• To deliver this service from the London Borough of Hackney’s Ferncliff Centre and have responsibility for the management of this premises or an alternative suitable premises.
• To manage and coordinate visits ensuring there is good and safe transport for the child and that there is an appropriate venue available.
• To coordinate and supervise Contact arrangements out of borough including across England and Wales.
• To provide timely reports and keep social care records up-to-date within strict deadlines.
• To liaise effectively with social workers and foster carers.
• To produce effective monitoring data to be used to plan future services.
• To keep to agreed budgets and maintain tight financial controls providing clear and detailed records of expenditure.
Key dates
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From 21/05/2019 11:00 to 28/06/2019 12:00
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Contact details
London
Greater London
E8 1FB
United Kingdom