MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract

Awarded

Outsourcing of RAF Northolt AIDU Print, Finishing, Warehouse and Despatch Services

Awarded 31 Aug 2016

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Awarded31 Aug 2016

Value£3,253,865.00

SupplierHOBBS THE PRINTERS

AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RegionSouth East

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 7y 2mo ago2y 12mo term

Awarded 31 Aug 2016Expired 30 Aug 2019

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Hobbs The Printers for the outsourcing of RAF Northolt's existing print function and the implementation of a complete end-to-end solution for AIDU print, finishing, warehouse and despatch functions, from receipt of printing requests through to delivery of finished products.

The contract value is £3,253,865.

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