Direct Award of Culture, Learning & Libraries Services to Inspire by Nottinghamshire County Council
Nottinghamshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDirect Award of Culture, Learning & Libraries Services to Inspire by Nottinghamshire County Council
Awarded 01 Apr 2026
Awarded01 Apr 2026
Value£23,200,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 1y 5mo2y term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2028
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Nottinghamshire County Council awarded a contract to Culture Learning and Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire for the continuation of culture, learning, and libraries services under substantially the same terms as the current contract.
The direct award was justified under ground 7, Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, as a change in supplier would result in incompatible goods, services, or works and disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.
The contract value is £23,200,000.
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