Cafe Management Contract for Aylesbury Vale District Council Gateway Offices and Conference Centre
Aylesbury Vale District Council · Awarded contract
AwardedCafe Management Contract for Aylesbury Vale District Council Gateway Offices and Conference Centre
Awarded 30 Jun 2018
Ended 4y 7mo ago3y 9mo term
Awarded 30 June 2018Expired 30 Mar 2022
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Aylesbury Vale District Council awarded a contract to Absolute Taste Limited for the management and operation of the cafe at the Gateway offices and conference centre in Aylesbury.
The contract involves providing catering services within the cafe, which has 50 covers and operates Monday to Friday, as well as day-to-day hospitality for the conference centre, which hosts up to 300 people for internal and external events.
The Council receives income from the contractor as part of this concession.
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Cafe Management Contract for Aylesbury Vale District Council Gateway Offices and Conference Centre
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