Supply of Retail Books and Maps to VisitScotland Outlets Across Scotland
VisitScotland · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Retail Books and Maps to VisitScotland Outlets Across Scotland
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£2,310,000.00
SupplierBookspeed,Lomond Books Ltd
AgencyVisitScotland
RegionScotland
CategoryArts & Culture
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VisitScotland awarded a contract to Bookspeed and Lomond Books Ltd for the supply of retail books and maps to be sold in a range of outlets across Scotland, under a framework of suppliers.
The contract value is £2,310,000.
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Supply of Retail Books and Maps to VisitScotland Outlets Across Scotland
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