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Evaluation of Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Programme by ScotCen Social Research

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Value£80,000.00

SupplierScotCen Social Research (Scottish Centre for Social Research)

AgencyScottish Government

RegionScotland

CategoryEducation & Training

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The Scottish Government awarded a contract to ScotCen Social Research (Scottish Centre for Social Research) for an evaluation of the Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Programme.

The contract, valued at £80,000, was commissioned by the Scottish Government's Education Analytical Services.

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