Childcare Research for West of England Early Years Policy
West of England Combined Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedChildcare Research for West of England Early Years Policy
Awarded 16 Dec 2024
Awarded16 Dec 2024
Value£29,903.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 8mo ago3mo term
Awarded 16 Dec 2024Expired 21 Mar 2025
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West of England Combined Authority awarded a contract to Amber Publications & Training Ltd for research to inform policy proposals addressing challenges in the early years sector across Bath and North-East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire.
The contract was valued at £29,903.
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