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Design, Editorial, Production and Distribution Services for Discover Magazine and Library Publications

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Value£94,525.48

SupplierConnect Publications (Scotland) Ltd

AgencyNational Library of Scotland

RegionScotland

CategoryArts & Culture

About

The National Library of Scotland awarded a contract to Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd for the design, editorial services, production, and distribution of its magazine 'Discover' and other library publications, including the Library Annual Review and Library Brochure.

The fully managed service covers up to three editions of Discover per 12-month period, one Annual Review, one Brochure, and other corporate literature such as material for major capital projects, the Library centenary, and a fundraising campaign.

All printed documents must be fully accessible and comply with the Library Gaelic Language Plan, with some translation services potentially required.

The contract value is AUD 94,525.48.

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