Art History UK Awarded National Gallery Tour Guide Management Contract
The National Gallery · Awarded contract
AwardedArt History UK Awarded National Gallery Tour Guide Management Contract
Awarded 31 May 2018
Awarded31 May 2018
Value£44,000.00
SupplierArt History UK
AgencyThe National Gallery
RegionLondon
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 8y 1mo ago4mo term
Awarded 31 May 2018Expired 29 Sept 2018
About
The National Gallery awarded a contract to Art History UK for the management of its free daily guided tours from early June to the end of September 2018.
The service required two one-hour tours per day, seven days a week, at 11:30am and 2:30pm, ensuring continuous delivery.
The contract value was AUD 44,000.
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