Direct Award to Orchard Care NE Ltd for Independent Fostering Agency Services for Sibling Group
Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDirect Award to Orchard Care NE Ltd for Independent Fostering Agency Services for Sibling Group
Awarded 17 Nov 2016
Awarded17 Nov 2016
Value£297,440.00
SupplierORCHARD CARE NE LTD
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 12mo ago4y term
Awarded 17 Nov 2016Expired 16 Nov 2020
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Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Orchard Care NE Ltd for the purchase of off-framework Independent Fostering Agency services for a sibling group via direct award, valued at £297,440.
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Direct Award to Orchard Care NE Ltd for Independent Fostering Agency Services for Sibling Group
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