Gloucestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of In-House Moving and Handling Services for Objects and People by Retain Skills

Awarded 18 Aug 2025

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Awarded18 Aug 2025
Value£30,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 1y 10mo3y term, 41% elapsed
Awarded 18 Aug 2025Expires 18 Aug 2028

Gloucestershire County Council awarded a contract to Retain Skills for in-house services related to moving and handling objects and people.

The procurement was conducted under the PA 2023 regime via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, with a contract value of £30,000.

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