Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of the Dad Matters Programme in Leicestershire

Awarded 31 Jul 2026

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Awarded31 Jul 2026
Value£105,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 10mo3y 1mo term, 8% elapsed
Awarded 31 July 2026Expires 1 Sept 2029

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to Home Start Horizons for the setup and operation of the Dad Matters Programme in Leicestershire, aimed at improving child outcomes by helping dads build strong relationships with their babies.

The contract, valued at AUD 105,000, was procured under the Procurement Act 2023 via a direct award.

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