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Family Link Worker Service

Dorset Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dorset Council

Buyer Address: Dorset Council, Dorchester, UKK25, DT1 1XJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: dp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1305221250

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
882000.0 GBP
Published
11 Feb 2026, 15:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Caring for Communities and People
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Family Link Worker Service is one element of additional support, made available to Lead Practitioners in Dorset Council’s Family Help teams and external Early Support partners who are supporting families in need, within the community. The Family Link Worker service provides intensive, hands-on support to families in their homes.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Family Link Worker Service

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