Award of Bar and Catering Services Contract at The Apex and The Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds
West Suffolk Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Bar and Catering Services Contract at The Apex and The Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds
Awarded 02 Jan 2023
Awarded02 Jan 2023
Value£6,000,000.00
SupplierSeasoned
AgencyWest Suffolk Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 1y 2mo5y term, 77% elapsed
Awarded 2 Jan 2023Expires 1 Jan 2028
About
West Suffolk Council awarded a contract to Seasoned for the delivery of bar and catering services across two sites in Bury St Edmunds: The Apex, a flexible venue for music, entertainment, community and business use, and The Athenaeum, a listed Georgian building providing space for hire for community and commercial events, weddings, and conferencing.
The contract commenced on 2 January 2023 for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years until 2028.
The contract value is £6,000,000.
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Award of Bar and Catering Services Contract at The Apex and The Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds
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