Provision of Specialised Residential Care Services for Young People in Far North Queensland
DCSSDS · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Specialised Residential Care Services for Young People in Far North Queensland
Awarded 01 Oct 2023
Awarded01 Oct 2023
Value$3,816,194.00
SupplierAlternate Care Pty LtdABN 63113785667
AgencyDCSSDS
StateQLD
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 1 Oct 2023Expired 30 Sept 2025
About
DCSSDS awarded a contract to Alternate Care Pty Ltd for specialised services and support, including six residential care places for young people across two locations in Far North Queensland.
The service provides one worker per shift during operating hours and culturally safe support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people to maintain cultural identity and connection to family and community.
It also encourages engagement in education, training, or employment, with support for educational and vocational activities where needed.
The contract value is AUD 3,816,194, procured through a limited process under the Social Services category.
Source recordcon_17510Confidential
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