The Litmus Partnership: Pontarddulais Comprehensive School ~ Catering Tender

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PJYD-8681-HCMH

Address:

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, Caecerrig Road, Pontarddulais
Swansea
SA4 8PD
UK

Contact name:

Simon Quill

Email:

tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk

Telephone:

01276 673896

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Competitive flexible procedure

Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided

Competitive flexible procedure description:

Please see PSQ Document for more information.

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No

Dynamic market:

No

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School ~ Catering Tender

Reference number:

Not provided

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

Description:

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, located in Swansea, Wales.
The annual contract value is approximately £300,000 and the initial contract term will be three years, commencing 1 September 2027 and concluding 31 August 2030. The contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis, offering a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. There will be an option to extend for a further term of three years by mutual agreement.
Pontarddulais Comprehensive School is an English medium 11-16 mixed school in the City and County of Swansea. There are currently 850 pupils on roll with approximately 17% of those entitled to a Free School Meal. The School was opened in 1982, with a Specialist Teaching Facility added in 2007 for up to 10 pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities. It serves a large catchment area that includes Llangyfelach, Pengelli, Pontarddulais, Pontlliw and Penllergaer primary schools. Pupils are drawn from a widely dispersed catchment area including urban areas, small villages and hill farms. A significant demand for places outside the designated catchment confirms the popularity of the school.

The School has sustained a record of excellent performance in pupil outcomes over several years. The School received a hugely positive Estyn inspection in December 2023. It was noted that "Pontarddulais Comprehensive School is a dynamic and inclusive school where pupils, regardless of background or ability, thrive academically, socially, and emotionally”.

The school places great value on their partnerships with parents and carers. They believe that pupils’ success is founded on forging positive relationships through mutual respect, and excellent teaching and learning experiences.

Please see PSQ Document for more information.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Swansea:-School-catering-services./87EU7GX7VC

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/87EU7GX7VC

Total value (estimated):

GBP 1,800,000 including VAT

Description

Description:

Not provided

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

No

Contract dates (estimated):

01/09/2027 to 31/08/2030

CPV classifications:

55524000 - School catering services.

Contract can be extended:

Yes

Extension date:

31/08/2033

Delivery regions:

UKL18 - Swansea

Award criteria:

Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 70

Name: Criterion 2 / Weighting: 30

Documents

Associated tender documents:

Not provided

Technical specifications:

Not provided

Submission

Enquiry deadline:

06/11/2026 Time: 12:00

Tender submission deadline:

05/02/2027 Time: 12:00

Submission address and any special instructions:

https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/87EU7GX7VC

An electronic auction will be used:

No

Languages that may be used for submission:

English

Award decision date (estimated):

22/03/2027

Other information

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided

Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes

A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes

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