Soft Market Testing Exercise- Short-term Emergency Placements
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CPV Code
85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
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- Contract period
- 1 Jun 2027 to 31 May 2032 (5 years)
- Legal basis
- Procurement Act 2023
- Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
- UKD74 (North West)
- CPV code
- 85311300 Welfare services for children and young people
Description
Wirral Council is undertaking a soft market testing and engagement exercise to explore viable options for the provision of short-term, emergency accommodation for APOC children and young people presenting in crisis, particularly where they would otherwise remain in hospital or other inappropriate settings.
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