Dynamic Purchasing System for Employability and Skills - Fifth Contract Notice of Contracts Awarded

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Belfast City Council

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£750,000

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2 weeks ago

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There have been five further contracts awarded under the current Dynamic Purchasing System for Employability and Skills:
T2150p - Delivery of a Beauty and Nail Technician Employment Academy
T2150q - Delivery of Shipbuilding/Refurbishment Employment Academies
T2150r - Delivery of a Customer Services Deaf Employment Academy
T2150s - Delivery of a Language Support Employment Academy (Medics)
T2150t - Delivery of a Bridges to Progression Programme

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