Management and Delivery of Leisure and Cultural Facilities, Events and Services for Stafford Borough
Staffordshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedManagement and Delivery of Leisure and Cultural Facilities, Events and Services for Stafford Borough
Awarded 01 Dec 2017
Awarded01 Dec 2017
Value£80,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 1y 1mo10y term, 89% elapsed
Awarded 1 Dec 2017Expires 30 Nov 2027
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Staffordshire County Council awarded a contract to Wealden Leisure t/a Freedom Leisure for the management, operation, and maintenance of leisure and cultural facilities and the promotion and delivery of sports, leisure, cultural, and heritage services and events across Stafford Borough.
The long-term concession agreement, valued at £80,000,000, aimed to protect and enhance Stafford's leisure and cultural offer, increase footfall and income generation, and reduce operating costs across the facilities.
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