Security Services for Leeds West Indian Carnival and Leeds Black Music Festival
Leeds City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSecurity Services for Leeds West Indian Carnival and Leeds Black Music Festival
Awarded 02 Aug 2018
Awarded02 Aug 2018
Value£61,150.00
Supplierdarkside security
AgencyLeeds City Council
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 7y 2mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 2 Aug 2018Expired 31 Aug 2019
About
Leeds City Council awarded a contract to Darkside Security for security services at the Leeds West Indian Carnival and Leeds Black Music Festival.
Darkside Security has handled security for these events for over 20 years and assisted in preparing the security strategy.
The supplier's operatives are respected within the local community, a key factor in managing crowds that can be boisterous and energetic.
The contract, valued at £61,150, aims to ensure the events run smoothly while maintaining community cohesion and harmony.
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