Provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children and Young People in Dorset
Dorset County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children and Young People in Dorset
Awarded 01 Dec 2017
Awarded01 Dec 2017
Value£259,060.00
SupplierAction For Children Services Ltd
AgencyDorset County Council
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 11mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Dec 2017Expired 30 Nov 2020
About
Dorset County Council awarded a contract to Action For Children Services Ltd for advocacy and independent visitor services for children and young people in Dorset County Council areas.
The contract runs from 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2019, with a possible 12-month extension, and is valued at £259,060.
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Provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children and Young People in Dorset
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