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Culture Learning and Libraries

Nottinghamshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Nottinghamshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, Nottingham, UKF16, NG2 7QP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
23200000.0 GBP
Published
03 Jul 2025, 09:03
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Culture, Learning & Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Culture Learning and Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire - direct award on substantially the same terms as the current contract. The proposed new contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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