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Research Contract for Pathfinder Evaluation Programme (Strand 2) on Children and Families

Awarded 20 Mar 2024

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Awarded20 Mar 2024
Value£119,021.90
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 9mo ago11mo term
Awarded 20 Mar 2024Expired 19 Feb 2025

Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to University of Central Lancashire for primary research on the experiences of children and families who have been through the new pathfinder model designed to improve the experience of family courts for some of the most vulnerable users and to understand how their experiences align to the key policy goals.

The contract value is AUD 119,021.9.

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