Infrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Ashford Borough
Ashford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedInfrastructure Support for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector in Ashford Borough
Awarded 21 Aug 2023
Awarded21 Aug 2023
Value£48,201.71
SupplierSOCIAL ENTERPRISE KENT CIC
AgencyAshford Borough Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7mo ago2y 7mo term
Awarded 21 Aug 2023Expired 30 Mar 2026
About
Ashford Borough Council awarded a contract to Social Enterprise Kent CIC for providing infrastructure support to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in the Ashford borough, including capacity building, advice and business support, assistance in accessing grant funding, and social enterprise development, with the aim of expanding its resilience in the context of rapid population growth.
The contract value is AUD 48,201.71.
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