Catering Concessions at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Jeskyns Community Woodland
Forestry England for and on behalf of The Forestry Commission · Awarded contract
AwardedCatering Concessions at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Jeskyns Community Woodland
Awarded 11 Jan 2024
Awarded11 Jan 2024
Value£11,500,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 7y 5mo10y 3mo term, 28% elapsed
Awarded 11 Jan 2024Expires 30 Mar 2034
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Forestry England for and on behalf of The Forestry Commission awarded a contract to Vertas Group Ltd for the provision of catering concession leases at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Jeskyns Community Woodland.
The contract value is £11,500,000.
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Catering Concessions at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Jeskyns Community Woodland
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