Scope
Reference
JPS1746
Description
A Competitive Flexible Procedure was undertaken for the provision of catering for the following lots for both Surrey and Sussex Police, with Sussex Police as the lead force:
Lot 1- Operational Planned Events
Lot 2 - Lot 2- Kingstanding training
This is a demand lead contract, and indicative spend per annum is as follows:
Surrey Police:
Lot 1: £16,500
Lot 2: £33,000
Total: £49,500
Sussex Police:
Lot 1: £38,500
Lot 2: £77,00
Total: £115,500
Lot 1. Operational Planned Events
Description
The provision of catering for Officers and staff working Operational Planned Events.
Lot 2. Kingstanding Training
Description
The provision of catering for Officers and staff attending training and Kingstanding facility.
Contract 2. Off-Site Catering
Lots
Lot 1. Operational Planned Events
Lot 2. Kingstanding Training
Supplier
Contract value
- £554,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 March 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension
Estimated value for ultimate term including VAT:£693000.00 including VAT.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
This is a demand led contract and therefore there is the possibility that demand will increase during the life of the contract.
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Contract 3. Off-Site Catering
Lots
Lot 1. Operational Planned Events
Lot 2. Kingstanding Training
Supplier
Contract value
- £237,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
3 March 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month extension.
Estimated value for ultimate term including VAT: £297000.00
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
This is a demand led contract and as such requirements for additional catering provision may be required.
CPV classifications
- 55520000 - Catering services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Operational Planned Events
- 4 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Kingstanding Training
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Compass Contract Services (UK) trading as ESS Government Services
- Companies House: 02114954
Parklands Court, 24 Parklands
Birmingham
B45 9PZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Off-Site Catering
Contract 3. Off-Site Catering
Contracting authorities
The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLN-2959-YWYQ
Sackville House, Brooks Close
Lewes
BN7 2FZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBH-8315-RNZP
PO Box 412
Guildford
GU3 1YJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government