Research and Analysis on Service Effectiveness and Sustainability of Community Libraries
The Department For Culture Media & Sport · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Analysis on Service Effectiveness and Sustainability of Community Libraries
Awarded 02 Nov 2016
Ended 9y 7mo ago5mo term
Awarded 2 Nov 2016Expired 30 Mar 2017
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The Department for Culture, Media & Sport awarded a contract to Serio for research and analysis to explore the service effectiveness and sustainability of community libraries.
The purpose was to ensure local authorities have access to up-to-date and accurate evaluation of delivery options when considering future library service provision.
The contract value was AUD 41,385.
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