Extension of Care Leaver Covenant Support Contract with Spectra
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedExtension of Care Leaver Covenant Support Contract with Spectra
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£587,494.00
SupplierSpectra
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 7mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2023
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Department for Education awarded a contract to Spectra for the extension of the Care Leaver Covenant, a program where organizations commit to supporting care leavers aged 16 to 25 through paid apprenticeships, internships, volunteering, mentoring, discounts, financial support, and life skills development.
The extension, valued at AUD 587,494, allows time for a compliant procurement process to replace the contract ending September 2023.
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