Award of Foster Placement Services Contract to Acorn Care by Darlington Borough Council
Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Foster Placement Services Contract to Acorn Care by Darlington Borough Council
Awarded 30 Jun 2018
Awarded30 Jun 2018
Value£187,197.92
SupplierAcorn Care
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 4mo ago4y term
Awarded 30 June 2018Expired 29 June 2022
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Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Acorn Care for foster placement services, valued at £187,197.92.
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