DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract

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Legal Support for Establishment of Sandwell Children's Services Trust

Awarded 31 Jan 2017

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Awarded31 Jan 2017

Value£285,900.00

SupplierBurges Salmon

AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 9y ago9mo term

Awarded 31 Jan 2017Expired 31 Oct 2017

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Burges Salmon for the provision of external legal services to support the creation of the Sandwell Children's Services Trust.

The contract, valued at £285,900, covered legal advisory work necessary for establishing the trust.

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