Pontarddulais Comprehensive School ~ Catering Tender
The contract covers the provision of school catering services for Pontarddulais Comprehensive School, an English-medium mixed 11–16 secondary school operated within the education sector by the City and County of Swansea. The supplier will be expected to deliver catering for approximately 850 pupils, including around 17% eligible for free school meals, under a guaranteed performance arrangement providing a fixed annual return and/or subsidy. The estimated annual contract value is approximately £300,000, with an initial three-year term from 1 September 2027 to 31 August 2030 and a possible further three-year extension by mutual agreement. Services will be delivered at Pontarddulais Comprehensive School in Swansea, Wales, serving pupils from Pontarddulais, Llangyfelach, Pengelli, Pontlliw and Penllergaer across the UKL18 region. The critical qualification requirement is not specified in the available tender description and is set out in the PSQ document.
Buyer: Pontarddulais Comprehensive School. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 10 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.8m
- Bids close: 5 Feb 2027
- Location: Swansea
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Sept 2027 to 31 Aug 2030
- Category: School catering services (55524000)
From the official notice
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 o...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 5 Feb 2027.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.8m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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