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Operational catering

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 08:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Mar 2026 at 17:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 15:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2025 at 14:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 12:08

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The most recent public procurement contract involves the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex as the buying organisation, focusing on "Operational Catering" with the procurement stage being complete as of 15 July 2026. This contract, awarded to Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited, caters to the operational catering needs for both planned and unplanned policing operations. It falls under the industry category of services, specifically catering services, to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, under a competitive flexible procedure, culminating with a contract signed on the same date it was awarded. The contract, valued at £237,600, is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2030, with a potential renewal extending until 31 March 2031.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the catering industry that can provide scalable and innovative solutions to meet the demands of large-scale policing operations. Organisations with a capacity to deliver cost-effective, high-quality catering services, particularly those experienced in operational event support, would find this procurement advantageous for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in catering services are particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity due to the competitive nature of the flexible procedure and the potential for innovation-driven cost reductions detailed in the contract description. Engaging with public sector contracts like this one can enhance the profile of businesses, fostering growth and expanding their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational catering

Notice Description

This contract is for operational catering requirements where there are planned or unplanned large policing operations taking place. The scale of the contract has been estimated based on previous spend and operations. This will be a demand led contract. The succesful supplier already provides onsite catering at the Forces HQ and through this we should see the ability to opportunities for innovation and cost reduction.

Lot Information

Operational Planned Events

Renewal: 12 month

Kingstanding Training

Renewal: 12 month

Planning Information

Request for information- Please email your responses to the questions below to Micha.Harrington@sussex.police.uk. There will be two lots: Lot 1- Operational planned events (provision of catering to those involved in the operational planning and delivery of events) Lot 2- Kingstanding Training (provision of catering to those attending training at Kingstanding) Q1. Are you interested in providing this service? If yes, which lot? Q2. Have you delivered similar services(s) to meet similar requirements? Q3. What are the main challenges you identify with any of these catering provisions and needs? Q4. How would you best meet the key project goal of increasing nutritional value for longer catering needs? Q5. Would you be interested/able to additionally cater to ad hoc needs across Surrey and Sussex estate? These would be buffet/sandwich provisions for any number of people. If yes, what notice period would you require, and what are the challenge you would see with this? Please note that this may happen at the same time as another of the catering needs. Q6. What are the relevant Skills and Qualifications you have for this type of requirement? Q7. What type of additional provisions would you recommend having to fulfil either of these lots (please state the lot) Q8. What would be the key performance indicators which this type of service should be measured against? Q9. Do you have any other general observations or suggestions about this requirement?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066529-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

39222000 - Catering supplies

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,782,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£237,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-09-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
Additional Buyers

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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