Delivery of XpoNorth Creative Industries Event and Network Services for Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of XpoNorth Creative Industries Event and Network Services for Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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AwardedNot specified
Value£1,710,500.00
SupplierIRONWORKS VENUE LTD
RegionScotland
CategoryArts & Culture
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise awarded a contract to Ironworks Venue Ltd for the delivery of services supporting the creative industries in the HIE region, centered on year-round activity with the annual XpoNorth event as its core.
The project encouraged collaboration across creative subsectors through joint roadshows that connected local, national, and international industry with industry bodies, public sector agencies, and other stakeholders.
The contract value was £1,710,500.
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Delivery of XpoNorth Creative Industries Event and Network Services for Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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