Provision of Ad Hoc Event Services for SOTL and MC Events 2026
London Borough of Merton · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Ad Hoc Event Services for SOTL and MC Events 2026
Awarded 12 Mar 2026
Awarded12 Mar 2026
Value£165,000.00
Supplierwhites sound and lighting
AgencyLondon Borough of Merton
RegionLondon
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 5mo1y 1mo term, 62% elapsed
Awarded 12 Mar 2026Expires 31 Mar 2027
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London Borough of Merton awarded a contract to Whites Sound and Lighting for ad hoc event services for the SOTL and MC events in 2026, with works confirmed post event award operational changes.
The contract, valued at AUD 165,000, was procured under the PA 2023 regime via RFQ.
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