Quality Assurance of Children's Social Care Good Practice by University of Kent
Department For Education · Awarded contract
AwardedQuality Assurance of Children's Social Care Good Practice by University of Kent
Awarded 04 Sep 2023
Awarded04 Sep 2023
Value£138,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Kent
AgencyDepartment For Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 2mo ago1y term
Awarded 4 Sept 2023Expired 3 Sept 2024
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Department For Education awarded a contract to University of Kent for commissioning a contractor to quality assure good practice from the children's social care sector.
The contract value is £138,000.
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