Award of Large Print and Talking Books Supply Contract for Cumbria Library Service
Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Large Print and Talking Books Supply Contract for Cumbria Library Service
Awarded 31 Mar 2018
Awarded31 Mar 2018
Value£390,000.00
AgencyCumbria County Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 5y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to Bolinda UK Ltd, Magna Large Print Books, Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd, and W F Howes Ltd for the acquisition, cataloguing, servicing, and delivery of all large print and talking book materials for Cumbria Library Service, with a contract value of £390,000.
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