Bristol City Council · Awarded contract

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Award of Corporate Catering & Events Concession to Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited

Awarded 30 Jun 2025

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Awarded30 Jun 2025

Value£54,843,447.00

SupplierCompass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Restaurant Ass

AgencyBristol City Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryFood & Beverage

Expires in 8y 8mo10y term, 14% elapsed

Awarded 30 June 2025Expires 29 June 2035

About

Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Restaurant Ass for the delivery of cafés, catering, and event/function services across multiple venues, including City Hall, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, M Shed, Central Library, Create Centre, Ashton Court Estate, Hengrove Play Park, Blaise Plant Nursery, Blaise Castle Estate, and café kiosks at Canford Park, Oldbury Court Estate, and St Georges Park.

The contract, valued at £54,843,447, is for a duration of 10 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years.

The procurement was conducted under the Concessionary Contract Regulations 2016, following a process similar to Competitive Dialogue, with stages including Selection Questionnaire, Invitation to Participate in Dialogue, and Invitation to Tender.

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