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Due Diligence Support for Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust

Awarded 01 Nov 2017

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Awarded01 Nov 2017

Value£92,515.00

SupplierMutual Ventures Limited

AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 8y 6mo ago6mo term

Awarded 1 Nov 2017Expired 29 Apr 2018

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Mutual Ventures Limited for due diligence support in setting up the Sandwell Children's Social Care Trust.

The supplier reported to the DfE contract manager and Commissioner on delivery progress to inform decisions about the Department's intervention, with the overarching intention that services for children and young people in Sandwell be high quality, meet financial objectives, and be sustainable.

The contract value was AUD 92,515.

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