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Contract Information Class 1

Reference Number UOW-LSU.FID13268
Amount Payable Greater than $150,000.00
Total cost estimated at $9,000,000 comprised of fixed and variable amounts (dependent on resident numbers).
Effective Date 01/02/2026
Completion Date 31/01/2029
Name and business address of the contractor
Compass Group Education Hospitality Services Pt Ltd ("Chartwells") - Ground Floor 35-51 Mitchell Street MCMAHONS POINT NSW 2060
Particulars of the project to be undertaken, the goods or services to be provided or real property to be leased/transferred Catering Services to UOW Student Residences
Details of any related body corporate or private sector entity who will be involved in carrying out any of the contractor’s obligations or receive a benefit.
Are there any provisions under which the amount payable may be varied? Yes
Amount Payable Variation Clauses Fixed subsidy plus variable component based on student numbers
Can the contract be renegotiated? No
Did the contract involve a tender process? Yes
Tendering Method Open Tender
Tendering Criteria Service Quality Experience & Reputation Fee Structure Creativity & Innovation Sustainability & Community Health & Safety Communication
Description of any provisions under which the contractor is to receive payment for providing operational or maintenance services N/A

Contract Information Class 2

Is there a transfer of significant assets to the State? No
Is there a transfer of significant assets to the contractor? No
Has any cost-benefit analysis been undertaken by UOW? No
Was a public sector comparator used? No
Did the contractor provide a base case financial model? Yes
Details Fee structure included in tender
If relevant, provide details of how risk is to be apportioned between the parties. UOW Master Service Agreement T&C's
Have there been any significant guarantees or undertakings between the parties? No
Other Key Elements No

Contract Information Class 3

Is a complete copy of this contract included in the register? Yes
Contract Compass Group Catering Contract 2026.pdf