Award of Onsite Catering Services Contract to Compass Group by University of Bedfordshire

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The University of Bedfordshire awarded a contract to Compass Group for the provision of onsite catering services across its Luton, Bedford, and other campuses.

The contract was let on a nil-cost basis, with the service provider recovering operating costs from catering revenue and the University sharing in profits via a variable return mechanism.

The scope included restaurant services, cafés, retail, vending, and corporate hospitality, with a focus on engaging the student and staff population through diverse, competitively priced offerings and collaboration with BedsSU.

The partnership was expected to span 10 years, with break options at years three and six, and included significant capital investment.