Portsmouth City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Victoria Park Lodge Café Service Concession to The Society of St James

Awarded 31 Jul 2017

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Awarded31 Jul 2017
Value£0.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 4y 3mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 July 2017Expired 30 July 2022

Portsmouth City Council awarded a service concession contract with an associated lease agreement to The Society of St James for the operation of a café at Victoria Park Lodge.

The contract also required the delivery of social value outcomes, including additional services such as gardening, animal welfare, and events in the park, and aimed to support vulnerable residents.

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