Specialist Fostering Placement for Young Person with Mental Health Needs
Darlington Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSpecialist Fostering Placement for Young Person with Mental Health Needs
Awarded 17 Jun 2020
Awarded17 Jun 2020
Value£251,031.04
SupplierUnity Foster Care
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 5mo ago4y term
Awarded 17 June 2020Expired 16 June 2024
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Darlington Borough Council awarded a contract to Unity Foster Care for the provision of a specialist fostering placement for a young person with mental health needs, valued at AUD 251,031.04.
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