Provision of Befriending Service for Isolated Adults in Wokingham Borough
Wokingham Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Befriending Service for Isolated Adults in Wokingham Borough
Awarded 30 Apr 2019
Awarded30 Apr 2019
Value£99,900.00
SupplierThe Link Visiting Scheme
RegionSouth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 6mo ago2y term
Awarded 30 Apr 2019Expired 29 Apr 2021
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Wokingham Borough Council awarded a contract to The Link Visiting Scheme for the provision of a befriending service for older people and anyone isolated, including adults with physical or learning disabilities, in Wokingham Borough.
The contract value is £99,900.
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