Provision of Household Goods through the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Household Goods through the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme
Awarded 31 Mar 2021
Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£130,000.00
SupplierArgos Business Solutions Ltd
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2022
About
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Argos Business Solutions Ltd for the provision of a limited range of household goods to assist vulnerable people in genuine need to live safely in the community.
The scheme experienced increased demand due to the impact of Covid-19, necessitating a further short-term arrangement to allow the scheme to continue to function and meet increased demand.
The contract value was AUD 130,000.
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