Provision of Venue Hire and Commercial Filming Security Services to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Venue Hire and Commercial Filming Security Services to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Awarded 01 Mar 2023
Awarded01 Mar 2023
Value£12,500,000.00
SupplierGALLOWGLASS SECURITY LIMITED
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 8mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 Mar 2023Expired 28 Feb 2026
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Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew awarded a contract to Gallowglass Security Limited for security services at venue hire events and commercial media shoots.
The services cover the majority of events, primarily during the extended wedding season from April to October, including multiple same-day events on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays.
Security staff are also provided for Foundation Events department member and donor events on an ad hoc basis, not always within the venue portfolio.
The contract value is £12,500,000.
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Provision of Venue Hire and Commercial Filming Security Services to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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