Catering and Hospitality Services

Published date: 27 June 2024

Contract summary

Industry

School catering services - 55524000

Location of contract

HU16 5PX

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

CON001-CATERING-3

Published date

27 June 2024

Approach to market date

27 June 2024

Contract start date

1 August 2025

Contract end date

31 July 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

The Consortium Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Provider for the provision of Catering Services at 8 of their schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. The Contract being Tendered is for a three year term, from 01 August 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend the Contract term for a further term of up to two years.

The Consortium Academy Trust objectives:
• To secure a Catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the
Schools' management teams.
• To further develop the standards of a healthy, fresh food provision with a range of options to for
those with dietary or ethical requirements.
• To increase the standard of service for all customers.
• To receive a consistently high-quality catering provision, via a motivated and fully Staffed
workforce.
• To generate a welcoming and efficient dining and social environment for all Students.
• To receive proactive management support for the catering teams, in order to achieve and retain a
full complement of motivated Staff.
• To ensure animal welfare and ethical considerations are reflected in the food source.
• To hold regular review meetings with the chosen Supplier and ensure communication is prompt
and responsive.
• To achieve overall value for money.

The Tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier: -
• Who will be proactive in the management of the Contract.
• Who will ensure that the Catering team are enhanced moving forward into the new Contract term.
• Who will review the current range of services in place and make any additional recommendations
accordingly.
• Who will enable the continued development of the Catering service.
• Whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of Catering services within the
facilities of the Trust's Schools, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the Students and Staff.
• Who will evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement the Trust's values and
support the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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More information

Spend profile

This table displays the spend profile of the notice

Financial year	Budget
2025/2026	£494,823
2026/2027	£494,823
2027/2028	£494,823