Child Criminal Exploitation Support Service

Concepts

• health and social work
• shropshire
• child exploitation
• child criminal exploitation support service
• child protection
• child criminal exploitation
• criminal exploitation
• local support agencies
• child criminal
• the criminal exploitation

Location

North East England:

Description

The criminal exploitation of children has become a growing priority in the UK for child protection, police, schools and local support agencies. The need for a national strategy and best practice guidance is a current focus for the Government, and that will unfold during the duration of this contract for a service to support young people at risk of criminal exploitation. Within the borough of Telford & Wrekin, the Community Safety Partnership creates a multi-functional team to tackle local issues - including Child Criminal exploitation. This collaboration between agencies working with children is essential for ensuring children receive the best safeguarding and support to promote their wellbeing. In respect of this, Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking a service provider to work alongside our: • Childrens Services CATE Team, that specialises in services for children and young people who are affected by child exploitation and harm outside of the home; and our • Education Safeguarding function; and our • Community Safety Team Overall, the Council are looking for a provider with the necessary expertise to deliver this specialist service, that forms a key part of the Council's duty to safeguard our children and young people from criminal exploitation, enabling them to make positive choices and fulfil their potential for adulthood.

Renewal Options

The contract to commence on 17/11/2025 until completion date 31/12/2029 (2 years plus option of up to 2 more additional year as a +1 +1 extension).

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.
• Participation is restricted sheltered workshops.

Other Information

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