Derby City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Consultancy Services for Arm's Length Trading Vehicle and Multi Academy Trust Examination

Awarded 31 Aug 2016

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Awarded31 Aug 2016
Value£30,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 9y 8mo ago6mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2016Expired 28 Feb 2017

Derby City Council awarded a contract to Scaife Finance & Business Solutions for consultancy services to examine the creation of an arm's length trading vehicle and multi academy trust.

The trading vehicle would provide services to schools, be flexible and responsive to school needs, and reflect the changing roles of schools and local authorities.

The services would need to trade freely across local authority borders and enter into agreements with multi academy trusts both within and outside Derby.

The contract value is AUD 30,000.

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