Derby City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Overflow Legal Support for Childcare Cases to Derby City Council

Awarded 24 Dec 2018

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Awarded24 Dec 2018
Value£150,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 4mo ago6mo term
Awarded 24 Dec 2018Expired 29 June 2019

Derby City Council awarded a contract to Dodds Solicitors LLP and Straw and Pearce Financial Management LLP for the provision of overflow cover for childcare legal cases.

The contract, valued at £150,000, addresses the need for additional legal capacity in handling childcare-related matters.

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