Award

Catering Services

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police for the provision of catering services has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Compass Contract Services Ltd. The tender, associated with the CPV code 55500000 for canteen and catering services, aims to provide on-site restaurant and other catering services to meet operational demands primarily within the Thames Valley Police Force boundaries, specifically the Thames Valley region, UKJ1. The initial contract period is from October 2025 to October 2028, with options for extension to 2033 based on performance indicators. The procurement method used was limited, conducted through an award procedure without publication of a call for competition, leveraging a Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework Agreement.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies in the catering and hospitality sector, particularly those with expertise in large-scale and flexible service delivery. Firms capable of providing high-quality catering that meets strict operational and performance standards over an extended period would benefit from engaging in such processes. Large businesses similar in scale to Compass Contract Services Ltd, who can effectively navigate the dynamic purchasing systems and framework agreements, are well-suited to compete in these public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Catering Services

Notice Description

Provision of on site Restaurant and other Catering Services to meet Day to Day and other planned and unplanned Operational demands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of on site Restaurant and other Catering Services to meet Day to Day and other planned and unplanned Operational demands. Additional information: Award notification only, no action required

Options: Initial 3 year contract from October 2025 to October 2028. 3 year extension option 2028 to 2031. Further and final 2 year performance related option to extend to 2033 should KPI requirements be fully met.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded after completion of further competition process via a Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) Framework Agreement, Building in Use - Support Services, Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), Ref No: 879, Lot 1 - Catering services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06009a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000916-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,765,177 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES

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