Design, Editing, and Production Services for National Library of Scotland's 'Discover NLS' Magazine
National Library of Scotland · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign, Editing, and Production Services for National Library of Scotland's 'Discover NLS' Magazine
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£129,345.00
RegionScotland
CategoryArts & Culture
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The National Library of Scotland awarded a contract to Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd for full design, editing, and production services for the Library's customer magazine, Discover NLS.
The contract was valued at £129,345.
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Design, Editing, and Production Services for National Library of Scotland's 'Discover NLS' Magazine
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