The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service

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Katy Reed

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£0

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Social work services without accommodation

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Submission Deadline

2 weeks from now

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20 hours ago

Description

Halton Borough Council is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified supplier to deliver The Provision of a Short Breaks Play Service. The full requirement and document can be found by visiting www.the-chest.org.uk and searching for project ID DN798829. All questions relating to this opportunity are to be raised via the project within The Chest.

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