DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs

Awarded 30 Jun 2020

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Awarded30 Jun 2020
Value£249,750.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 4mo ago12mo term
Awarded 30 June 2020Expired 29 June 2021

The Department for Education awarded a contract to the Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation for the delivery of the Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs.

The contract involves setting up and running between 6 and 10 demonstrator hubs in England to promote partnerships between independent schools and looked-after children, as well as operating a national placement brokerage service for placing looked-after children in independent schools.

The contract value is £249,750.

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