Contract awardedStaff canteen

Provision of Onsite Bistro/Cafe Services

South Wales Police
Wales
Open procedure
10 October 2026 to 9 October 2029

Operation of canteen, cafeteria, and takeaway services across three police estate sites, with potential expansion to a fourth site in 2027. The service includes hot and cold meals, snacks, beverages, and ad-hoc hospitality and buffet provision. Vending facilities may also be required.

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Awarded value: £1.5m; As published
Published: 18 December 2025
Awarded: 10 July 2026; Compass Group
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 9 October 2029

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of onsite catering services, including canteen operations, takeaway food, and hospitality catering for public sector staff and visitors.

On-site canteen/cafeteria and takeaway service offering hot and cold meals, light snacks, confectionery, hot/cold beverages and vending facilities across three sites of the South Wales Police estate, with potential for a fourth site
Hospitality/buffets in those same sites if required

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 60 months
Contract dates: 10 October 2026 to 9 October 2029
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 55300000, 55500000, 55400000

Services in this contract

Workplace staff restaurant and canteen cateringMain service£1.1m typicalOn-site canteen and cafeteria across police sites

Lifecycle

Published
18 December 2025
Contract awardedto Compass Group
10 July 2026
Contract starts
10 October 2026
Contract ends
9 October 2029

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South Wales Police

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Compass Group

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/340584/provision-of-onsite-bistro-cafe-services
Buyer reference: JCPS0899
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f953
Last checked: 5 November 2026

South Wales Police. Provision of Onsite Bistro/Cafe Services. Contract award, 18 December 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/340584/provision-of-onsite-bistro-cafe-services (accessed 5 November 2026).