SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY · Awarded contract
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Award of Employment Support Services for Disadvantaged Jobseekers in the Heart of South West LEP

Awarded 18 Sep 2016

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Awarded18 Sep 2016
Value£499,948.50
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8y 7mo ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 18 Sept 2016Expired 30 Mar 2018

The Skills Funding Agency awarded a contract to Learndirect Ltd for employment support services aimed at helping disadvantaged jobseekers and inactive individuals in the Heart of South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area overcome barriers to work and secure sustainable employment.

The contract value is £499,948.5.

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