Management of Watford Leisure Centres and Athletics Stadium
Watford Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedManagement of Watford Leisure Centres and Athletics Stadium
Awarded 06 Jun 2018
Awarded06 Jun 2018
Value£60,000,000.00
AgencyWatford Borough Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 6y 7mo15y term, 56% elapsed
Awarded 6 June 2018Expires 5 June 2033
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Watford Borough Council awarded a contract to Sports and Leisure Management Ltd for the management of two leisure centres and one athletics stadium in Watford, Hertfordshire, valued at AUD 60,000,000.
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Management of Watford Leisure Centres and Athletics Stadium
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