Cornwall Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Voluntary Sector Capacity Building Contract to Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

Awarded 01 Oct 2022

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Awarded01 Oct 2022
Value£360,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Oct 2022Expired 30 Sept 2026

Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum to strengthen the capacity of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Cornwall, build infrastructure, communications, skills and capabilities within the sector, and enhance partnership between the VCSE and public and private sectors.

The contract, valued at AUD 360,000, was procured under the PCR 2015 regime via a single-source exemption (SSE) process.

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