‘Innovation, flexibility and proven capability’ were key to the award, with great food, customer service and new technology at the heart of the offer.
A new ‘Social by ESS’ brand will bring together a range of offers, including high street style concepts with pop-ups by local London suppliers and 23 micro-markets to make catering available to those working in smaller stations.
The three-year contract will see ESS delivering 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.
The win builds on the company’s existing police business which includes City of London Police, Thames Valley Police, Kent Police, Hertfordshire Police and the Metropolitan Police Training Centre. As part of the mobilisation, ESS will welcome 47 transferring employees to its workforce.
Ronnie Kelman, managing director – ESS Energy, Government & Infrastructure, commented: “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. We’re proud to be working with the Met and we’re looking forward to delivering the contract.”