Lease of 16 Steinway Model B Pianos for Guildhall School of Music and Drama
City of London Corporation · Awarded contract
AwardedLease of 16 Steinway Model B Pianos for Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Awarded 31 Aug 2022
Expires in 1y 10mo6y term, 70% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expires 30 Aug 2028
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City of London Corporation awarded a contract to Steinway & Sons for the lease of 16 Steinway Model B pianos for the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
The lease supports students and musicians who require Steinway pianos, considered the industry standard.
Market research identified no alternative suppliers capable of providing 16 Steinway pianos other than Steinway & Sons directly.
The contract value is £501,361.
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