Provision of Specialised Foster and Kinship Care Services in South West Region
DCSSDS · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Specialised Foster and Kinship Care Services in South West Region
Awarded 01 Jul 2023
Awarded01 Jul 2023
Value$8,853,827.00
SupplierLife Without BarriersABN 15101252171
AgencyDCSSDS
StateQLD
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 2mo4y 6mo term, 75% elapsed
Awarded 1 July 2023Expires 31 Dec 2027
About
DCSSDS awarded a contract to Life Without Barriers for the provision of specialised services and support, including 163 foster and kinship care places for children and young people with moderate or high support needs at any one time in the South West Region.
The contract includes brokerage support funding of $45,000 per annum to assist carers in meeting care and support needs, maintaining placement stability, and helping young people access in-home support and transport to school, community, and therapeutic services.
The contract value is $8,853,827, procured through a limited process under the Social Services category.
Source recordcon_16542Confidential
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