Award of Fostering Services Contract to Polaris Children's Services Ltd
Newcastle City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Fostering Services Contract to Polaris Children's Services Ltd
Awarded 30 Aug 2019
Awarded30 Aug 2019
Value£493,313.00
SupplierPolaris Children's Services Ltd
AgencyNewcastle City Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 4y 7mo11y 9mo term, 61% elapsed
Awarded 30 Aug 2019Expires 19 May 2031
About
Newcastle City Council awarded a contract to Polaris Children's Services Ltd for fostering services under the Core Assets Fostering program, with a contract value of £493,313.
The procurement was conducted via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under the PCR 2015 regime.
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