Provision of Leisure Assets Management Agent for Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Leisure Assets Management Agent for Blackpool Council
Awarded 30 Jun 2022
Awarded30 Jun 2022
Value£1,000,000.00
AgencyBlackpool Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 4mo ago4y term
Awarded 30 June 2022Expired 29 June 2026
About
Blackpool Council awarded a contract to Merlin Attractions Operations Limited for the provision of a leisure assets management agent.
The contract involves the management and evaluation of the Council's tourist attractions, including the Sandcastle Waterpark, under a framework agreement for up to four years.
The initial management services contract is for two years, with options to extend for a further two years or award a long-term management contract of up to twenty years.
The scope covers additional attractions such as tourist attractions, recreational facilities, and cultural venues.
The contract value is AUD 1,000,000.
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