--- title: "Operational catering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055e61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055e61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055e61.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Operational catering Buyer: THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055e61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055e61.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066529-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-09-29 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £825,000 | | Lots value | £825,000 | | Awards value | £1,782,000 | | Contracts value | £237,600 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUSSEX | | Additional buyers | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.; COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK) TRADING AS ESS GOVERNMENT SERVICES; ESS GOVERNMENT SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 07:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066529-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 17:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019211-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 15:20 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013031-2026 - 12 Feb 2026 at 14:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012973-2026 - 29 Sep 2025 at 13:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060555-2025 - 14 Jul 2025 at 11:08 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039572-2025 - 14 Jul 2025 at 11:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039560-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066529-2026 15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019211-2026 3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013031-2026 12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012973-2026 12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060555-2025 29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039572-2025 14th July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039560-2025 14th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://www.compass-group.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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