Department for Education · Awarded contract
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Award of Information, Advice and Support for Children, Young People and Parents (IAS) Contract

Awarded 31 Mar 2020

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Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£6,501,046.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2021

The Department for Education awarded a contract to The National Children's Bureau for the Information, Advice and Support for CYP and Parents (IAS) contract, valued at £6,501,046.

The contract is intended to provide improvements to the individual support received by children, young people and parents with special education needs and disabilities at both local and national levels.

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