Durham County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Childcare Business Support Strand under Durham Business Opportunities Programme

Awarded 18 Jun 2017

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Awarded18 Jun 2017
Value£50,000.00
SupplierRedKite Innovations Limited
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 1mo ago2y 3mo term
Awarded 18 June 2017Expired 29 Sept 2019

About

Durham County Council awarded a contract to RedKite Innovations Limited for the delivery of intensive support to childcare sector businesses in County Durham, as one of five strands under the ERDF-funded Durham Business Opportunities Programme.

The programme aimed to increase business capacity to grow and take advantage of market opportunities arising from the introduction of the 30 hours funded places scheme in September 2017.

The contract value was £50,000.

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