Provision of Foster Placement for a Young Person by Acorn Care
Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Foster Placement for a Young Person by Acorn Care
Awarded 23 Aug 2020
Awarded23 Aug 2020
Value£93,600.00
SupplierAcorn Care
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 3mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 23 Aug 2020Expired 22 Aug 2022
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Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Acorn Care for the provision of a foster placement for a young person.
The contract value is £93,600.
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