Invitation to TENDER
PAVO are inviting tenders from suitably experienced voluntary organisations for the delivery of a befriending service in the Brecon area.
The contract is fixed term, price and funded via BIG lottery under the AdvantAGE programme. The contract will start 2nd July 2012 and will end October 31st 2016
Closing date for submissions is 6th June 12 noon
Requests for application packs should be made to: Mandy Phillips, PAVO, Marlow, Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5DH. Telephone: 01597 822191 email: Mandy.phillips@pavo.org.uk
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PAVO provides training courses on all aspects of running community groups and voluntary organisations ... find out more
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A network for organisations and groups who support, help, play and work with children, young people and their families, helping them to share good practice, work together and link to the CYP Partnership ... find out more
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PAVO's team of Development Officers can provide you with practical support to help develop your community group or voluntary group and its activities ... find out more
