DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
Awarded

Appointment of Children's Services Commissioners for Barnet, Kirklees, Reading and Worcestershire

Awarded 30 Aug 2017

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Awarded30 Aug 2017
Value£321,493.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 8y 1mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 30 Aug 2017Expired 27 Sept 2018

The Department for Education awarded a contract to IPeople Solutions, Achieving for Children Limited, EDB Associates Limited, and Frankie Sulke Executive Consulting for the appointment of Children's Services Commissioners in Barnet, Kirklees, Reading, and Worcestershire.

The commissioners will provide operational and strategic advice, support, and challenge, ensuring independent oversight of progress in line with agreed improvement plans.

They will supervise the programme of change, drive forward improvements, and implement close monitoring arrangements.

The contract value is £321,493.

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