Supply and Servicing of Library Materials to Public Library Authorities in North West and Yorkshire
STAR Procurement · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Servicing of Library Materials to Public Library Authorities in North West and Yorkshire
Awarded 31 May 2019
Awarded31 May 2019
Value£22,800,000.00
AgencySTAR Procurement
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 5mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 May 2019Expired 30 May 2023
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STAR Procurement awarded a contract to Bertram Trading Limited, Peters Limited, and Askews and Holts Library Services Ltd.
for the supply and servicing of materials to public library authorities across the North West and Yorkshire regions, valued at £22,800,000.
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Supply and Servicing of Library Materials to Public Library Authorities in North West and Yorkshire
Won by BERTRAM TRADING LIMITED,Peters Limited,ASKEWS AND HOLTS LIBRARY SERVICES LTD. · STAR Procurement
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