Digital Business Transformation Support

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Buyers

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Value

£179,949

Suppliers

AGILISYS LIMITED

Classifications

Business and management consultancy and related services

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Submission Deadline

3 years ago

Published

3 years ago

Description

Partner to support the transformation of the council's contact strategy and overarching digital experience.
Procured via Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework.

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Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Malcolm Shaft

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0161 253 6176

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