Award of Christmas Light Switch-On Events Contract for Blackburn and Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Christmas Light Switch-On Events Contract for Blackburn and Darwen
Awarded 22 Oct 2018
Awarded22 Oct 2018
Value£30,000.00
SupplierUK Media & Events
AgencyBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 7y 12mo ago1mo term
Awarded 22 Oct 2018Expired 24 Nov 2018
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Blackburn with Darwen awarded a contract to UK Media & Events for the Christmas light switch-on events in Blackburn and Darwen, valued at AUD 30,000.
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Award of Christmas Light Switch-On Events Contract for Blackburn and Darwen
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