Award of Community Transport Grant to Karing by Torbay Council
Torbay Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Community Transport Grant to Karing by Torbay Council
Awarded 01 Apr 2025
Awarded01 Apr 2025
Value£22,000.00
SupplierKaring
AgencyTorbay Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Apr 2025Expired 31 Mar 2026
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Torbay Council awarded a contract to Karing for a one-year community transport grant agreement valued at $22,000.
The grant supports the sustainability of Karing's charitable mission for the benefit of Torbay residents, enabling the organization to develop and implement a business sustainability plan to become self-funding.
The procurement was conducted under PA 2023 via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.
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