Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Short Breaks Leisure Activities (Community-Based Provision) to Spectrum Community Arts Ltd

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

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Awarded01 Apr 2026
Value£615,000.00
SupplierSpectrum Community Arts Ltd
AgencyCentral Bedfordshire Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

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Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Spectrum Community Arts Ltd for short breaks leisure activities through community-based provision.

The contract is valued at £615,000.

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