Provision of Children's Social Care Improvement Advice and Support to the Department for Education
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Children's Social Care Improvement Advice and Support to the Department for Education
Awarded 16 Feb 2015
Awarded16 Feb 2015
Value£119,000.00
SupplierEssex County Council
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 11y 7mo ago1mo term
Awarded 16 Feb 2015Expired 30 Mar 2015
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Essex County Council for advice, support, and challenge services aimed at improving underperforming children's social care services in local authorities.
The contract, valued at £119,000, involved drawing on external expertise to support intervention efforts and drive improvement in service quality for vulnerable children.
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Provision of Children's Social Care Improvement Advice and Support to the Department for Education
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