Diamond Jubilee Medal to be produced in the West Midlands
£7 million contract to produce the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal has been given to a consortium of small businesses led by Worcestershire Medal Service.
A £7million contract to produce the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal has been awarded to a consortium of small businesses led by Worcestershire Medal Service, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.
The consortium is made up of a group of Royal Warrant holders and the contract was awarded following a full tender process in accordance with EU procurement rules.
Jeremy Hunt said:
“I’m delighted that not only will the Diamond Jubilee medal be made in the UK but that it will support the growth of a number of small businesses in the West Midlands at a time when we need to do all we can to boost economic growth.
“These medals are being awarded as a mark of thanks to those who give so much in the name of society and public service, and I’m sure they will be made with as much care and pride as is shown by those who will go on to wear them.”
It’s expected that the medals will start to be delivered from February next year.
Notes to editors
- For further information please contact Toby Sargent at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on 020 7211 6276
- For more information about the consortium please contact Phil McDermott on 07900 061 500.
- Further information about the medal and who it will be awarded to.
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