Spot Purchase Placement for Children's Services - Standard IFA (SPR/029)
Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSpot Purchase Placement for Children's Services - Standard IFA (SPR/029)
Awarded 24 Jul 2019
Awarded24 Jul 2019
Value£431,594.80
SupplierCompass Fostering Ltd
AgencyBedford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 11mo10y 3mo term, 71% elapsed
Awarded 24 July 2019Expires 11 Oct 2029
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Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Compass Fostering Ltd for a spot purchase placement under a standard IFA arrangement (SPR/029) within Children's Services, valued at AUD 431,594.8.
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Spot Purchase Placement for Children's Services - Standard IFA (SPR/029)
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