Award of Retail and Event Catering Services Contract at Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Retail and Event Catering Services Contract at Imperial War Museums
Awarded 31 Mar 2025
Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£37,000,000.00
AgencyImperial War Museum
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 3y 5mo5y term, 32% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 31 Mar 2030
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Imperial War Museum awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited for retail and event catering services across all Imperial War Museums sites.
The estimated total value of the contract is £37,000,000, based on the combined total for the first five years and representing revenue only.
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Award of Retail and Event Catering Services Contract at Imperial War Museums
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