Concession Awarded for Café and Shop Operations at Lodge Forest Visitor Centre
Forestry Commission · Awarded contract
AwardedConcession Awarded for Café and Shop Operations at Lodge Forest Visitor Centre
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£3,200,000.00
SupplierGo Ape
AgencyForestry Commission
RegionScotland
CategoryFood & Beverage
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Forestry Commission awarded a contract to Go Ape for the operation of the café and shop at the Lodge Forest Visitor Centre in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Aberfoyle.
The contract, valued at AUD 3,200,000, covers a 10-year term and includes responsibility for managing, maintaining, and cleaning the café and shop areas.
The visitor centre is noted as the only 5-star visitor attraction on the National Forest Estate.
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