If you are keen to sponsor any aspect of the CIfA conference......

I have ranted about this before (Towergate and the archaeological old boys' club), but this little email exchange does strike me as a little unfair from an organization (the CIfA) which advises its members to  “act with impartiality and integrity in devising and implementing the procurement of archaeological services in a fair, open and transparent manner.” 

However, if I were the CIfA I too would probably do the same and if I were Towergate, well........again, I would probably do the same.  So, I get it!

Cheapest isn’t always best of course, but benchmarking cover and price are the best ways to ensure that you are paying the right price for the cover which you require – and that is only possible where there is more than one supplier - which there is if you know where to look!

From: xxxxx xxxxx [mailto:xxxxx.xxx@archaeologists.net] 

Sent: 27 March 2015 12:07
To: John Mitchell
Cc: xxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Exhibiting at CIfA conference

Hi John

Unfortunately our principal sponsor for the conference is Towergate insurance and, as such, we would not be able to offer an exhibition space to you this year.

Many thanks for your interest in the conference.

Best wishes

Xxxxx

Chartered Institute for Archaeologists    t 0118 378 xxxx    www.archaeologists.net

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From: John Mitchell [mailto:john.mitchell@exportandgeneral.co.uk]
Sent: 27 March 2015 11:40
To: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Subject: Exhibiting at CIfA conference
Importance: High

Xxxxxx,

I am interested in an exhibition stand at this year’s CIfA conference.  Is there still space available?

Kind regards

John

Dr John Mitchell

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