Award

Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services within Swansea University

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Swansea University involved the "Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services within Swansea University". The initiative aimed to hire a long-term service partner to enhance food and beverage offerings across various streams, including on-campus dining, event catering, and vending, primarily at Singleton and Bay campuses. Swansea University prioritised a tender that brings diversity, nutrition, affordability, and ethical sourcing to meet the campus community's needs. The process adopted an open procurement method under Light-Touch Rules and reached the completion stage with a contract awarded to COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED. The contract, valued at £100,000, was signed on 1st August 2025, following a tender end date on 18th December 2024. The main industry category was services, specifically within the education sector located in Swansea (region UKL18). The procurement fell under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Schedule 3 for services using an open procedure.

For businesses in the catering, hospitality, and food services sectors, this contract provided significant opportunities for growth, especially for those who can offer high-quality, adaptable, and innovative food solutions. Large catering firms with the infrastructure to handle diverse and dynamic service demands would have been strong contenders. Such a contract supports business expansion by encouraging the development of sustainable and responsive service models and fostering partnerships with academic institutions. Businesses engaging in consortium arrangements could find this contract particularly suitable given its scale and the potential for long-lasting impact on their portfolio and reputation. Additionally, participating in such public sector opportunities can enhance a company's credentials and pave the way for further collaborations in similar sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services within Swansea University

Notice Description

Swansea University is seeking to procure a service provider as a long-term partner to deliver food and beverage services across the following revenue streams: - Fuelling (meals and sit-down service) - Snacking (grab and go and cafe offers) - Delivered hospitality food and beverage provision - Conference and event food and beverage provision - Summer school food and beverage provision - Vending The proposition covers the Singleton campus and Bay campus at Swansea University, to deliver delicious food experiences which consider the unique needs of our student and staff community through diversity of offer, balanced nutrition, affordability, and an ethical supply chain. The University is looking for a service provider who has scope and ambition to deliver a best-in-class quality food and beverage offer, is agile enough to meet the changing needs of the diverse customer base, is focused on driving penetration and volume, and delivers against Swansea University's values. Swansea University Catering Vision "To provide an outstanding, sector-leading catering, retail and hospitality service that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of students, staff and visitors to the University. To be a core and critical component of an inclusive, vibrant, satisfied and engaged campus community. To be financially and environmentally sustainable, and to dynamically respond to the growth and development of the University." Please note the contract value stated below is the tendered return to the University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea University is seeking to procure a service provider as a long-term partner to deliver food and beverage services across the following revenue streams: - Fuelling (meals and sit-down service) - Snacking (grab and go and cafe offers) - Delivered hospitality food and beverage provision - Conference and event food and beverage provision - Summer school food and beverage provision - Vending The proposition covers the Singleton campus and Bay campus at Swansea University, to deliver delicious food experiences which consider the unique needs of our student and staff community through diversity of offer, balanced nutrition, affordability, and an ethical supply chain. The University is looking for a service provider who has scope and ambition to deliver a best-in-class quality food and beverage offer, is agile enough to meet the changing needs of the diverse customer base, is focused on driving penetration and volume, and delivers against Swansea University's values. Swansea University Catering Vision "To provide an outstanding, sector-leading catering, retail and hospitality service that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of students, staff and visitors to the University. To be a core and critical component of an inclusive, vibrant, satisfied and engaged campus community. To be financially and environmentally sustainable, and to dynamically respond to the growth and development of the University."

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months (i.e. 5+1+1 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145010
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145010
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492260
    Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services within Swansea University - Swansea University is seeking to procure a service provider as a long-term partner to deliver food and beverage services across the following revenue streams: - Fuelling (meals and sit-down service) - Snacking (grab and go and cafe offers) - Delivered hospitality food and beverage provision - Conference and event food and beverage provision - Summer school food and beverage provision - Vending The proposition covers the Singleton campus and Bay campus at Swansea University, to deliver delicious food experiences which consider the unique needs of our student and staff community through diversity of offer, balanced nutrition, affordability, and an ethical supply chain. The University is looking for a service provider who has scope and ambition to deliver a best-in-class quality food and beverage offer, is agile enough to meet the changing needs of the diverse customer base, is focused on driving penetration and volume, and delivers against Swansea University's values. Swansea University Catering Vision "To provide an outstanding, sector-leading catering, retail and hospitality service that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of students, staff and visitors to the University. To be a core and critical component of an inclusive, vibrant, satisfied and engaged campus community. To be financially and environmentally sustainable, and to dynamically respond to the growth and development of the University."
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG539053
    Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services within Swansea University - Swansea University is seeking to procure a service provider as a long-term partner to deliver food and beverage services across the following revenue streams: - Fuelling (meals and sit-down service) - Snacking (grab and go and cafe offers) - Delivered hospitality food and beverage provision - Conference and event food and beverage provision - Summer school food and beverage provision - Vending The proposition covers the Singleton campus and Bay campus at Swansea University, to deliver delicious food experiences which consider the unique needs of our student and staff community through diversity of offer, balanced nutrition, affordability, and an ethical supply chain. The University is looking for a service provider who has scope and ambition to deliver a best-in-class quality food and beverage offer, is agile enough to meet the changing needs of the diverse customer base, is focused on driving penetration and volume, and delivers against Swansea University's values. Swansea University Catering Vision "To provide an outstanding, sector-leading catering, retail and hospitality service that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of students, staff and visitors to the University. To be a core and critical component of an inclusive, vibrant, satisfied and engaged campus community. To be financially and environmentally sustainable, and to dynamically respond to the growth and development of the University." Please note the contract value stated below is the tendered return to the University.

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