Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Swansea University
Procurement Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Catering and Hospitality Services within Swansea University
Reference number
SU215(24)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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 café 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 55520000 - Catering services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL18 - Swansea
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 café 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.”
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical (Quality) / Weighting: 55%
Price - Weighting: 45
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-032816
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED
Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Birmingham Great Park
Rubery, Birmingham
B459PZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £100,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Procurement Project relates to a contract for services that fall under Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("Regulations"). The tender process for this contract will therefore be run in accordance with the Regulations that apply to Light-Touch Rules. Whilst the University is following a process similar to the open procedure under the Regulations, this is subject to the flexibility permitted under Part 2 Section 7 of the Regulations which apply to Light Touch procedures.
Please note the awarded contract value stated above refers to the total tendered return to the University for the contract period.
(WA Ref:155019)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom