Publication of A Kentish Ceremony Magazine, Website, and Bereavement Guide for Kent County Council
Kent County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedPublication of A Kentish Ceremony Magazine, Website, and Bereavement Guide for Kent County Council
Awarded 31 Aug 2022
Awarded31 Aug 2022
Value£420,000.00
SupplierSideways Media Ltd
AgencyKent County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 1y 2mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 30 Aug 2025
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Kent County Council awarded a contract to Sideways Media Ltd for the publication of A Kentish Ceremony Magazine, maintenance of the akentishceremony.com website, and production of a Kent Bereavement Guide.
The magazine, published quarterly in A4 format, promotes Kentish wedding, partnership, welcoming, and renewal of vows ceremonies and venues, as well as Kent Register Offices.
The website serves as a promotional platform for these services.
The Bereavement Guide provides information on registering a death and related arrangements.
The contract value is £420,000.
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