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Awarded contract
Published 19 Sep 2023

Fosterlink Service: FOSTER CARER RECRUITMENT

Department for Education · London

Key facts

Contract value
£571,621
Awarded
01 Jan 2024
Contract starts
01 Dec 2023
Contract ends
31 Mar 2025
Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Buyer type
Central government

Awarded to

SupplierValue
Mott MacDonald Limited£571,621

Description

The Department for Education has appointed a contractor for the provision of Fosterlink Service. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing, co-ordination and managing Fosterlink a support service for Local Authority (LA) fostering service providers, which will offer in-depth diagnostic support specifically focused on their recruitment and approval practices, with the aim of providing bespoke recommendations for improvement, alongside building a strong evidence base on which to share good practice nationally.

The initial contract term will be 16 months. The contract is commenced on the 01 December 2023 and will run until 31 March 2025. There will be an option to extend its term for an additional period of 12 months. The optional extension will be subject to supplier contract performance, the requirements of the Department, the outcomes of the upcoming Spending Review and the steers of the party in leadership following the General Election at the end of 2024.

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