Delivery of Lancashire Enterprise Adviser Network by Inspira Cumbria Limited
Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of Lancashire Enterprise Adviser Network by Inspira Cumbria Limited
Awarded 01 Dec 2016
Awarded01 Dec 2016
Value£1,028,695.00
SupplierInspira Cumbria Limited
RegionNorth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 6y 2mo ago3y 9mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2016Expired 30 Aug 2020
About
Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to Inspira Cumbria Limited to establish and implement a Lancashire Enterprise Adviser Network, connecting local businesses with schools and colleges across Lancashire.
The contract commenced on 1 December 2016 for an initial term of 1 year and 21 months (to August 2018), with an option to extend up to a maximum of a further 2 years (end date 31 August 2020).
The annual value was expected to be around £150,000 for academic year 2016-2017 and £300,000 for academic year 2017-2018, subject to funding approval, with a total contract value of £1,028,695.
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