Appointment of Financial Adviser for Croydon Improvement Oversight
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAppointment of Financial Adviser for Croydon Improvement Oversight
Awarded 22 Feb 2021
Awarded22 Feb 2021
Value£54,000.00
SupplierSandra Smith
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionLondon
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 4y 12mo ago9mo term
Awarded 22 Feb 2021Expired 22 Nov 2021
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Sandra Smith for the provision of independent oversight and financial advisory services focused on the authority's improvement plans.
The adviser is responsible for supervising the programme of change, driving forward improvements, implementing close monitoring arrangements, and building on existing work.
The contract value is AUD 54,000.
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