Sodexo secures £4m Leyland Truck contract extension

Sodexo has secured a five-year extension to its contract to deliver catering and hospitality services at Leyland Trucks valued at some £4m.

The caterer has provided catering for the 1000-strong workforce at the 86-acre Leyland Assembly Plant in Lancashire for two decades, with this deal representing a significant extension to their agreement.
Under the cotract Sodexo will continue to serve a wide range of main meals throughout the day, along with a range of salads, jacket potatoes and sandwiches. 

Sodexo UK & Ireland managing director corporate Services Paula Stevenson said: “We are incredibly proud to extend our long standing partnership with Leyland Trucks. It is a company with a long heritage not just in the local community but as a leading UK-based commercial vehicle manufacturer. We look forward to continuing our partnership for another five years, building on our 20-year partnership which is rooted in trust, shared values and a real commitment to doing the right thing for people and the planet.”

Leva Petermane, commodity manager at Leyland Trucks, added: “Sodexo has grown into a vital part of our Leyland Trucks community. Its dependable service and people-focused approach help ensure our teams feel supported and looked after every day."