Establishment and Operation of Library of Things in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedEstablishment and Operation of Library of Things in Gloucestershire
Awarded 19 Jan 2026
Expires in 1y 5mo2y 2mo term, 36% elapsed
Awarded 19 Jan 2026Expires 31 Mar 2028
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Gloucestershire County Council awarded a contract to Vision 21 for the establishment of two new Library of Things in the first year and the maintenance of up to three Library of Things in the second year.
The contract, valued at AUD 37,500, was procured under the PA 2023 regime via a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process.
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