Extension of Durham Book Festival Production Contract with New Writing North
Durham County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedExtension of Durham Book Festival Production Contract with New Writing North
Awarded 01 Jan 2018
Awarded01 Jan 2018
Value£150,000.00
SupplierNew Writing North
AgencyDurham County Council
RegionNorth East
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 6y 10mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2018Expired 31 Dec 2019
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Durham County Council awarded a contract to New Writing North for the delivery of Durham Book Festival, a key part of the council's festivals programme.
New Writing North has produced the festival for the past five years, and the partnership has helped the festival grow and develop.
The contract extends this relationship for the next period of Arts Council England NPO funding, running from 2018 to 2021, with a value of £150,000.
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