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UK6

Catering Services

  • First published: 12 November 2026
  • Last modified: 12 November 2026
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Summary

OCID:
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Published by:
Bournemouth University
Authority ID:
AA24966
Publication date:
12 November 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor capable of delivering a student-focused, high-quality and innovative catering and hospitality service. The student experience is central to the University’s mission, and the successful contractor will be expected to provide a sector-leading service that promotes and prioritises a campus-first experience and improves overall student satisfaction. The contract is awarded on a nil-cost guaranteed payment and profit-share basis. The estimated total value payable to BU under this contract over the maximum 9 year term is £1,308,107.70.

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Scope

Procurement reference

EST/JH/503

Procurement description

The University is seeking to appoint a professional and experienced catering contractor capable of delivering a student-focused, high-quality and innovative catering and hospitality service. The student experience is central to the University’s mission, and the successful contractor will be expected to provide a sector-leading service that promotes and prioritises a campus-first experience and improves overall student satisfaction.

The contract is awarded on a nil-cost guaranteed payment and profit-share basis. The estimated total value payable to BU under this contract over the maximum 9 year term is £1,308,107.70.

Contracting authority

Bournemouth University

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow

Town/City: Poole

Postcode: BH12 5BB

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRY-5141-LLTP

NUTS code: UKK24

Contact name: Procurement and Contracts Team

Email: procurement@bournemouth.ac.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Supplier

Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd T/A Chartwells Universities

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Parklands Court, 24 Parklands, Rubery

Town/City: Birmingham

Postcode: B45 9PZ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWW-9172-LVMX

NUTS code: UKG31

Email: Pete.meager@compass-group.co.uk

Type:

  • Large

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Contract

Catering Services

ID: 1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

24 November 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

1308107.70 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 55520000 - Catering services

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

10 January 2027, 00:00AM to 09 January 2034, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 09 January 2036

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PTWW-9172-LVMX

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
55520000 Catering services Canteen and catering services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
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