Scope
Reference
WS2678996939
Description
This requirement is for the provision of 25 operational rail sites of TfL. This requirement is to maintain continuity of service while TfL undertakes a full procurement process for a future consolidated catering contract.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,182,137 excluding VAT
- £3,818,564 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 December 2025 to 31 August 2026
- 8 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The intention is to make a direct award for the provision of interim catering services under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, supported by the justification outlined in Schedule 5, Paragraph 7 - Continuation of Existing Services. This interim arrangement is necessary while the new tendering activity is completed. The decision is based on the rationale that switching suppliers at this stage would result in disproportionate technical difficulties and incompatibilities, thereby meeting the criteria for direct award under the Act.
Particularly due to:
Existing supplier infrastructure that is tailored to TfL operational sites.
Integrated delivery processes and contractual arrangements already in place.
The need to ensure uninterrupted service continuity during high-demand operational periods.
Supplier
SODEXO LIMITED
- Companies House: 00842846
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBX-1136-TDBQ
One Southampton Row
London
WC1B 5HA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Transport for London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHMT-6197-NWNZ
5 Endeavour Square
London
E20 1JN
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government