ICT-20-022 E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI

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Value

£10,000,000

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Classifications

  • Library services
  • Library books
  • Computer-related services

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  • award
  • contract

Published

8 months ago

Description

Supply and delivery of E-Books and Downloadable Audio Books for Libraries NI

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