Sheffield City Council · Awarded contract
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Provision of Independent Complaints Investigators and Independent Person Services to Sheffield City Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£200,000.00
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 1y 5mo3y term, 53% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028

Sheffield City Council awarded a contract to Carter Brown - The Expert Service for the provision of Independent Investigators (II) and Independent People (IP) to deliver a service ensuring the independent element of the Complaints Procedure is met efficiently and effectively, in accordance with the Regulations.

The contract, valued at £200,000, covers a three-year period with an optional 12-month extension.

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