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Publication of Statutory Notices

London Borough of Harrow

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: London Borough of Harrow

Buyer Address: Forward Drive, Harrow, UKI74, HA3 8FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@harrow.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
450000.0 GBP
Published
08 Aug 2025, 09:18
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
79970000 - Publishing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Publication of statutory traffic management orders and planning notices in the public / printed press (Harrow) - demand led volumes.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Raw Notice JSON

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