---
title: "Catering Service for Hertfordshire Constabulary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03752e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE"
published: "2022-10-12"
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# Catering Service for Hertfordshire Constabulary

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03752e

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## Summary

The contract for "Catering Service for Hertfordshire Constabulary" was awarded to Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited, trading as ESS Government Services after a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The buying organization, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, located in Harpenden, United Kingdom, initiated the tender process and signed the contract on 29th June 2022. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically for canteen and catering services, with an estimated contract value of £2,800,000.

This catering contract opportunity with Hertfordshire Constabulary is suitable for businesses providing restaurant services, coffee shop facilities, hospitality services, and vending solutions. The contract presents a chance for businesses in the catering industry to expand their operations by serving the needs of the Hertfordshire Police Headquarters and Force Communications Room. Companies experienced in providing catering services for public sector clients, particularly within the security and law enforcement sector, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Contracted Provider to deliver catering services at the Hertfordshire Police Headquarters (FHQ) and Force Communications Room (FCR) to serve the needs of the Customer, its staff and its partners. The Provider is expected to provide a range of services for the benefit of the customers as outlined below: The service covers: * Restaurant Services * Coffee Shop facility * Hospitality & special events services * FCR Micro-market/Vending solution * Estate Vending Services * Packed Lunches/Breakfasts

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracted Provider to deliver catering services at the Hertfordshire Police Headquarters (FHQ) and Force Communications Room (FCR) to serve the needs of the Customer, its staff and its partners. The Provider is expected to provide a range of services for the benefit of the customers as outlined below: The service covers: * Restaurant Services * Coffee Shop facility * Hospitality & special events services * FCR Micro-market/Vending solution * Estate Vending Services * Packed Lunches/Breakfasts Additional information: Direct Award from a Framework (Everything FM)

### Procurement Information

Call-off from a Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028743-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HARPENDEN |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL5 4GZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | St Albans |
| Electoral ward | Harpenden West |
| Westminster constituency | Harpenden and Berkhamsted |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) LIMITED, TRADING AS ESS GOVERNMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028743-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.herts.police.uk

## Provenance

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