Award of Management and Operation of Leisure Services in South Somerset
Somerset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Management and Operation of Leisure Services in South Somerset
Awarded 01 Apr 2021
Awarded01 Apr 2021
Value£40,000,000.00
SupplierFreedom Leisure
AgencySomerset Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 9y 5mo15y term, 37% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2021Expires 31 Mar 2036
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Somerset Council awarded a contract to Freedom Leisure for the management and operation of leisure services in South Somerset.
The contract was procured under the PCR 2015 regime via an Invitation to Tender (ITT) process, with a contract value of £40,000,000.
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