Award of Care Leaver Covenant Support Contract to Spectra First Ltd
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Care Leaver Covenant Support Contract to Spectra First Ltd
Awarded 22 Oct 2017
Awarded22 Oct 2017
Value£937,360.00
SupplierSpectra First Ltd
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 1mo ago1y 11mo term
Awarded 22 Oct 2017Expired 29 Sept 2019
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Spectra First Ltd for the Care Leaver Covenant, a cross-government initiative under the 'Keep on Caring' strategy to support care leavers in achieving the five outcomes.
The contract, valued at AUD 937,360, runs for two years from October 2017 to September 2019, with an option to extend to March 2020.
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