Award of Make Up & Hair Services Contract for BBC Wales News
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Make Up & Hair Services Contract for BBC Wales News
Awarded 03 Oct 2016
Ended 6y 1mo ago4y term
Awarded 3 Oct 2016Expired 2 Oct 2020
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The British Broadcasting Corporation awarded a contract to Hi-Def Make Up Artists Ltd.
for the provision of hair and make-up services to its BBC Wales News department.
The service covers all News programmes based at BH Cardiff, along with less frequent work on location and at the Welsh Assembly.
Most work is carried out by the company owner, with additional staff brought in when required.
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