Re-procurement of Fosterline Helpline Service
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedRe-procurement of Fosterline Helpline Service
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£440,000.00
SupplierFoster Talk
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 4y 7mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2022
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Department for Education awarded a contract to Foster Talk for the re-procurement of the existing Fosterline contract under a competitive tender, aimed at improving service delivery and protecting the independent and free-to-access nature of the helpline.
The contract value is AUD 440,000.
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