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. TfL Operational Rail Site Catering 2025-26
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,182,137 excluding VAT
- £3,818,564 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 December 2025
Contract dates
- 9 December 2025 to 31 August 2026
- 8 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Satisfaction | To ensure a high level of customer service from the supplier. The assessment will be made against customer service feedback measures criteria set out in contract. |
1 months |
| Planned Service Delivery | To ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with the specification and to a high level. |
1 months |
| Contract Innovation and Efficiency | To provide ongoing innovation an efficiencies throughout the duration of the contract. |
3 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
This direct award to the existing supplier is essential to ensure continuity of service while TfL conducts a compliant procurement process for a future consolidated catering contract. Additional time was required to develop a robust specification for an integrated catering solution that streamlines service delivery and delivers efficiencies, which necessitated this interim direct award.
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. TfL Operational Rail Site Catering 2025-26
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