In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£825,000Add to pipeline

Operational catering

Awarded to COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED, Compass Contract Services (UK) trading as ESS Government Services, ESS Government Services

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex(buyer)

Published: Published 14 July 2025

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Overview

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (UK) trading as ESS Government Services for operational catering services to support planned and unplanned large policing operations. Valued at £825,000, this demand-led contract builds on the supplier's existing provision of onsite catering at the Force's headquarters, with potential for innovation and cost reduction.

Contracting authority

The Police & Crime Commissioner for SussexBuyer
2 live opportunities · 80 awarded contracts
Lewes, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PPLN-2959-YWYQ
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey
Buyer
Guildford, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PTBH-8315-RNZP

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Lots (2)

Operational Planned Events
£275,000Won by ESS Government Services
Kingstanding Training
£550,000Won by ESS Government Services

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Estimated value: £825,000
Procedure: Open
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 14 July 2025

Classification (CPV)

Catering suppliesCatering services

Award outcome

Award date: 3 March 2026
Contract period: 31 March 2026 → 31 March 2030

Winners

COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED
Compass Contract Services (UK) trading as ESS Government Services
ESS Government Services

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Notice history

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Contract
15 July 2026
Contract
3 March 2026
Award Update · Contract Update
12 February 2026
Contract
12 February 2026
Contract Notice
29 September 2025
Prior Information Notice
14 July 2025
Prior Information Notice
14 July 2025

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