Establishment of National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedEstablishment of National Network of Special Schools for School Business Professionals
Awarded 05 Jul 2020
Awarded05 Jul 2020
Value£20,000.00
SupplierSchools North East
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 4mo ago12mo term
Awarded 5 July 2020Expired 4 July 2021
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Schools North East to create a bespoke professional network for School Business Professionals in the special schools sector, known as the Special Schools Network.
The network aims to provide networking opportunities for peer-to-peer support, knowledge sharing, and continuing professional development through both online and face-to-face interactions.
It supports the Department's Schools' Buying Strategy launched in 2017, which seeks to enhance procurement practices by enabling buyers to compare prices and suppliers and share best practices.
The contract value is £20,000.
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