Employment Support Service for Job Seekers with Permanent Disability
Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations · Awarded contract
AwardedEmployment Support Service for Job Seekers with Permanent Disability
Awarded 01 Mar 2010
Awarded01 Mar 2010
Value$5,311,167.12
SupplierDistinctive Options
StateVIC
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 13y 8mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Mar 2010Expired 3 Mar 2013
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Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations awarded a contract to Distinctive Options for the Employment Support Service (ESS), which provides long-term regular ongoing support in the workplace for job seekers with permanent disability and an assessed need.
The contract value is AUD 5,311,167.12.
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