Award of Fast Lane and Route Finder Provision to Support Claimants into Work
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Fast Lane and Route Finder Provision to Support Claimants into Work
Awarded 13 Jan 2016
Awarded13 Jan 2016
Value£1,546,790.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 9y 1mo ago1y 9mo term
Awarded 13 Jan 2016Expired 29 Sept 2017
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The Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Inspira Cumbria Ltd, Crosby Training, and Standguide Ltd for the provision of support to help claimants overcome barriers to work and speed up their journey into or towards employment in the North West of England.
The provision was delivered through four contract package areas: Cumbria & Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester East & West, and Greater Manchester Central & Cheshire.
The contract value was £1,546,790.
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Award of Fast Lane and Route Finder Provision to Support Claimants into Work
Won by Inspira Cumbria Ltd,Crosby Training,Standguide Ltd,Standguide Ltd · DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
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