COVID-19 Hardship Grant Variation to Family Fund for Vulnerable Families Support
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedCOVID-19 Hardship Grant Variation to Family Fund for Vulnerable Families Support
Awarded 01 Jan 2021
Awarded01 Jan 2021
Value£3,500,000.00
SupplierFamily Fund
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2021Expired 31 Mar 2021
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Family Fund for an additional £3.5m funding over three months from 1 January 2021, as part of the government's support package for charities assisting vulnerable families during the COVID-19 outbreak.
This variation amends the 2020-21 grant agreement signed on 26 March 2020 (Jagger Project ref 894).
The contract value is £3,500,000.
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