ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW · Awarded contract
Awarded

Extension of Music Concert Services Contract for Kew the Music

Awarded 29 Apr 2020

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Awarded29 Apr 2020
Value£130,000.00
RegionLondon
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 5y 1mo ago1y 5mo term
Awarded 29 Apr 2020Expired 29 Sept 2021

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew awarded a contract to Kilimanjaro Live Limited for the provision of music concert services, extending the existing agreement for up to 12 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The extension was made under Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to allow RBG Kew to divert resources to urgent COVID-19 requirements, relieve supply chain pressure, and focus on critical activities including care for its world-class plant collections.

The contract value is £130,000.

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