Award of Leisure Facilities Operating and Management Contract to Freedom Leisure
Fenland District Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Leisure Facilities Operating and Management Contract to Freedom Leisure
Awarded 03 Dec 2018
Awarded03 Dec 2018
Value£6,660,000.00
AgencyFenland District Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 6y 5mo14y 4mo term, 55% elapsed
Awarded 3 Dec 2018Expires 30 Mar 2033
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Fenland District Council awarded a contract to Wealden Leisure Ltd T/A Freedom Leisure for the operating and management of its four leisure facilities under a ten-year contract with a potential five-year extension, valued at £6,660,000.
The contract aims to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for local residents and visitors while reducing the net cost of the service to the Authority.
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Award of Leisure Facilities Operating and Management Contract to Freedom Leisure
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