Operation of Christmas Markets and Ice Rink for Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Christmas Markets and Ice Rink for Liverpool City Council
Awarded 17 Jul 2022
Awarded17 Jul 2022
Value£346,000.00
AgencyLiverpool City Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 1y 10mo ago2y 6mo term
Awarded 17 July 2022Expired 31 Dec 2024
About
Liverpool City Council awarded a contract to Clarke Events Ltd and Arena Structures for the operation of two Christmas offerings: Christmas Markets at St George's Hall and an Ice Rink at Liverpool Pier Head.
The contracts cover an initial three-year period from 2022 to 2024, with an option to extend for Christmas 2025.
The total contract value is £346,000.
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Operation of Christmas Markets and Ice Rink for Liverpool City Council
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