ESS secures Metropolitan Police catering contract

ESS, the defence, energy and government services sector of Compass Group UK&I, has reportedly secured the Metropolitan Police catering and hospitality services contract. As part of the mobilisation, ESS will also welcome 47 transferring employees to its workforce.

It is reported that the three-year contract will see ESS deliver catering and hospitality services for officers and staff across the Met estate, including headquarters buildings, office facilities, stations, custody suites and the Hendon training centre. 

The company will also provide planned and emergency operational feeding across the capital, while a new ‘Social by ESS’ brand will reportedly bring together a range of offers, including pop-ups by local London suppliers and 23 micro-markets for smaller stations. 

An “innovative” approach to reaching as many Met employees as possible was said to be a central part of the successful tender. Flexibility and reliability were also key, particularly in relation to operational feeding, the ESS App, and pre-ordering.

The contract will reportedly be delivered by ESS Government Services, which supports high-profile sites across police, secure environments, local and central government with clients including the Ministry of Defence, Department of Work and Pensions, and the Department of Health and Welsh Government. 

Ronnie Kelman, managing director of ESS, said: “We’re delighted to have been awarded the Metropolitan Police catering and hospitality services contract to support the force’s officers and staff. 

“As well as implementing a fresh approach to restaurant dining throughout the estate, we’ll be introducing micro-markets to provide 24/7 availability and ensure those working across the capital have access to healthy, nutritious food.” 

He added: “We’re proud to be working with the Met and we’re looking forward to delivering the contract.”