Provision of Independent Chair for Northamptonshire Children's Services Trust
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Independent Chair for Northamptonshire Children's Services Trust
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£96,000.00
SupplierJ Wooster Services
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionNorth East
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expired 30 Mar 2026
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The Department for Education awarded a contract to J Wooster Services for the provision (continuation) of the Independent Chair to the Northamptonshire Children's Service Trust.
The contract, valued at £96,000, involved strategic leadership, including setting an ambitious vision for improvement and innovation, guiding the Board in transparent selection and appointment of directors, overseeing institutional performance, supporting sound financial management, reporting on performance, acting as principal spokesperson, chairing board meetings, and providing regular reports to the Secretary of State and other officials.
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