COMPASS Group, the world's largest catering company, has named National Car Rental as its preferred rental supplier for one of the largest rental contracts in the country.

The deal, worth a potential £500,000 in the first year, covers the UK, but has the potential to expand to the firm's European and global operations. As well as providing rental services, NCR will provide a rental management system designed specifically for Compass, identifying when costs are incurred for rental.