Award of DFID Youth Volunteering Scheme to VSO International
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of DFID Youth Volunteering Scheme to VSO International
Awarded 31 Aug 2015
Awarded31 Aug 2015
Value£78,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7y 8mo ago3y 6mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2015Expired 28 Feb 2019
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The Department for International Development awarded a contract to Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) International for the implementation of the UK Government's overseas volunteering programme, recruiting young volunteers from across the UK to work alongside local volunteers in developing countries on projects aimed at poverty reduction and sustainable development goals.
The contract value is £78,000,000.
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Award of DFID Youth Volunteering Scheme to VSO International
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