Award of Voluntary & Community Sector Empowerment Services to Groundwork London
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Voluntary & Community Sector Empowerment Services to Groundwork London
Awarded 31 Mar 2018
Awarded31 Mar 2018
Value£268,566.68
SupplierGroundwork London
RegionLondon
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expired 30 Mar 2023
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The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames awarded a contract to Groundwork London for empowering Kingston's communities through the local voluntary and community sector (VCS).
The contract covers two lots: infrastructure support for the VCS (Lot 1) and support for volunteers and active citizens (Lot 2).
The contract commenced on 1 April 2018 for an initial term of three years, with options to extend for up to two further one-year periods.
The awarded value is £268,566.68.
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