Provision of Children's Residential Placement for Darlington Borough Council
Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Children's Residential Placement for Darlington Borough Council
Awarded 18 May 2021
Awarded18 May 2021
Value£84,500.00
SupplierAcorn Care
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 12mo ago6mo term
Awarded 18 May 2021Expired 18 Nov 2021
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Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Acorn Care for the provision of a residential placement for a young person.
The contract value was £84,500.
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