Department for Education · Awarded contract

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Publication and Distribution of Queen's Platinum Jubilee Commemorative Book

Awarded 14 Dec 2021

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Awarded14 Dec 2021

Value£11,993,888.72

SupplierDorling Kindersley Limited

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryArts & Culture

Ended 4y 3mo ago8mo term

Awarded 14 Dec 2021Expired 30 July 2022

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Dorling Kindersley Limited for the publication and distribution of a commemorative book marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The contract, valued at AUD 11,993,888.72, was awarded on 14th December 2021 following a competitive tender process (itt_909) and the successful completion of a standstill period.

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