Durham County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Delivery of Stars in the Tarn Arts Project for North Pennines AONB Partnership

Awarded 04 Oct 2022

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Awarded04 Oct 2022
Value£25,900.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 2y 10mo ago1y 3mo term
Awarded 4 Oct 2022Expired 31 Dec 2023

Durham County Council awarded a contract to Pons Aelius Design for the conception and coordination of the Stars in the Tarn arts project, part of the Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme.

The project included the construction of an outdoor dark skies sitootery at Talkin Tarn and a programme of engagement across the scheme area, aimed at a diverse audience with varying needs and mobility.

The contract value was £25,900.

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