Design and Hosting of Digital Hub for Children in Care and Care Leavers
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign and Hosting of Digital Hub for Children in Care and Care Leavers
Awarded 11 Dec 2017
Awarded11 Dec 2017
Value£24,000.00
SupplierTHE LUNAR WORKS LIMITED
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 7y 7mo ago1y 4mo term
Awarded 11 Dec 2017Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to The Lunar Works Limited for the design, building, and hosting of a digital hub for children and young people with care experience.
The contract, valued at £24,000, covers design, functionality, accessibility, administration, hosting and maintenance, and technical elements.
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