Sheffield City Council · Awarded contract
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Interim Assistant Director for Children and Families Looked After and Care Leavers at Sheffield City Council

Awarded 09 Sep 2025

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Awarded09 Sep 2025
Value£1,044,010.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 8mo ago6mo term
Awarded 9 Sept 2025Expired 9 Mar 2026

Sheffield City Council awarded a contract to Faerfield Ltd for the provision of an Interim Assistant Director for Children and Families Looked After and Care Leavers.

The direct award was made via the LGRP framework agreement LOT 1, as approved by the Authorised Officer, with a contract value of £1,044,010.

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