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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.

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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
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
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
Contract length
4 years
Could run to
31 March 2031
Bids received
4
Winners
  • COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (U.K.) LIMITED
  • Compass Contract Services (UK) trading as ESS Government Services
  • ESS Government Services

This contract ends on 31 March 2030, or 31 March 2031 if every extension is used.

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Bids received

4

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Market context

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£137,157

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The Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex in the last 12 months

68

contracts awarded, worth £548,334,258 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    15 July 2026

  2. Contract

    3 March 2026

  3. Award Update · Contract Update

    12 February 2026

  4. Contract

    12 February 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    29 September 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    14 July 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    14 July 2025

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