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Onsite Catering Services

Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 13:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

29 May 2026 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

08 May 2026 at 12:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has completed the procurement process for Onsite Catering Services, with the contract awarded to COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED. The contract is set to commence on 10th October 2026 and will last until 9th October 2029, with a possibility for extensions up to 2031. The procurement method used was an open competitive flexible procedure, classified under the 'lightTouch' regime. It involves services across three sites with a potential for a fourth location to be added from 2027. The total contract value is estimated at £1,500,000. The contract award was announced on 10th July 2026, and the standstill period ends on 22nd July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large catering and hospitality firms capable of delivering comprehensive onsite services. Business growth can be driven by securing a long-term partnership with a substantial public client such as the South Wales Police. The contract involves various service domains, including daily meal provision and occasional hospitality events, offering scope for diverse income streams and business expansion. Businesses with strong capabilities in managing multi-site operations and those with strategic plans for incremental service expansion can significantly benefit from this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Onsite Catering Services

Notice Description

The provision of an on-site canteen/cafeteria and takeaway service offering hot and cold meals, light snacks, confectionery, hot/cold beverages and vending facilities (if so required) across three sites of the South Wales Police estate, with the potential for a fourth site to be added from 2027. The supplier may also be requested to provide hospitality/buffets in those same sites if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: A forth canteen location may be opened in 2027, which the successful provider may be provided the option of operating.

Renewal: Extensions would be made on an annual basis following the inital end date, with a maximum of two annual extensions

Planning Information

The Commissioner invites interested suppliers to take part in pre-market engagement activities. These will include site visits to the three canteen locations in the Bridgend area, followed by a meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the requirements in more detail. Each visit and discussion is expected to take no longer than one hour. Suppliers should note that insights gained during this engagement may influence aspects of the final specification. Additionally, any questions raised and responses provided will be shared with all bidders in an anonymised format to ensure transparency. Participation in these activities is not mandatory for tender submission but is encouraged to gain a thorough understanding of the requirements Site visits are scheduled for 14 and 15 January, with additional dates potentially added based on demand. Further visits may also be available during the tender period; however, these will not include stakeholder discussions. If you wish to participate in the pre-market engagement, please email gemma.evans2@gwent.police.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f953
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 3SU
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED

Further Information

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