Production of Kew Summer Festival 2023-2025
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · Awarded contract
AwardedProduction of Kew Summer Festival 2023-2025
Awarded 31 Jul 2022
Awarded31 Jul 2022
Value£1,500,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 1y ago3y 3mo term
Awarded 31 July 2022Expired 31 Oct 2025
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Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew awarded a contract to Raymond Gubbay Ltd, Senbla Ltd, and Kilimanjaro Live Ltd for the production of the Kew Summer Festival, incorporating the existing Kew the Music concert series, from 2023 to 2025.
The concession contract, valued at £1,500,000, is designed to generate income for RBG Kew and the successful suppliers.
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Production of Kew Summer Festival 2023-2025
Won by Raymond Gubbay Ltd,Senbla Ltd,Kilimanjaro Live Ltd · Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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