Bedford Borough Council · Awarded contract

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Provision of eBooks, Audiobooks, and eMagazines to Bedford Borough Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2022

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Awarded31 Mar 2022

Value£192,628.00

SupplierOverdrive Ltd

AgencyBedford Borough Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 7mo ago4y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2022Expired 30 Mar 2026

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Bedford Borough Council awarded a contract to Overdrive Ltd for the provision of eBooks, audiobooks, and eMagazines.

The contract is valued at £192,628.

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