Employment Support Service for Care Leavers by London Borough of Lewisham
London Borough of Lewisham · Awarded contract
AwardedEmployment Support Service for Care Leavers by London Borough of Lewisham
Awarded 12 Feb 2024
Awarded12 Feb 2024
Value£225,000.00
SupplierDrive Forward
RegionLondon
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 4mo3y 1mo term, 89% elapsed
Awarded 12 Feb 2024Expires 11 Mar 2027
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London Borough of Lewisham awarded a contract to Drive Forward for the delivery of a specific employment support service for residents who have experienced the care system.
The project, valued at £225,000, will run for 36 months under the PCR 2015 procurement regime following an ITT process.
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