Award of IFA Foster Placement Contract to Family First Fostering by Darlington Borough Council
Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of IFA Foster Placement Contract to Family First Fostering by Darlington Borough Council
Awarded 03 Sep 2024
Awarded03 Sep 2024
Value£208,560.00
SupplierFamily First Fostering
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 10mo4y term, 54% elapsed
Awarded 3 Sept 2024Expires 2 Sept 2028
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Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Family First Fostering for an IFA foster placement (ID: 5562676) under contract PB2024-01549, valued at £208,560.
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