Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Advocacy Services by Appleby Hope & Matthews Solicitors to Darlington Borough Council

Awarded 31 May 2023

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Awarded31 May 2023
Value£300,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 1y 5mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 May 2023Expired 31 May 2025

Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Appleby Hope & Matthews Solicitors for advocacy services under contract PB2023-01443.

The contract, valued at £300,000, was awarded retrospectively for the provision of these services.

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