A TEESSIDE partnership has won Government backing for its plan to support businesses in the area.
The Government announced yesterday that the Tees Valley Partnership had won the franchise for its Small Business Service.
The decision will let the partnership meet the needs of new and established companies by bringing together the experience of the private, public and voluntary sectors.
There will now be negotiations with the aim of finalising the contract for the new service early next year.
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