Fostering Placement Services for Bedford Borough Council's Children's Services
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedFostering Placement Services for Bedford Borough Council's Children's Services
Awarded 02 Feb 2010
Awarded02 Feb 2010
Value£290,799.60
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 11mo17y 8mo term, 95% elapsed
Awarded 2 Feb 2010Expires 20 Sept 2027
About
Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Children First Fostering Agency Ltd for fostering placement services under the Fostering DPS Placement - IFA - SPR/023 Ref 6065741, within the Childrens Services department.
The contract value is AUD 290,799.6.
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Fostering Placement Services for Bedford Borough Council's Children's Services
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