---
title: "Catering Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06009a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# Catering Services

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06009a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000916-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,765,177 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF THAMES VALLEY POLICE |
| Locality | KIDLINGTON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX5 1NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Kidlington West |
| Westminster constituency | Bicester and Woodstock |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000916-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/
- https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/our-people/departments-and-teams/procurement/

## Provenance

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