Catering Services for Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Concepts

• school catering
• abbey multi academy trust
• harrogate
• catering services
• trust's management team
• catering service
• exceptional customer service
• trust's objectives
• mutual benefit of the trust
• hospitality service

Location

Abbey Grange C of E Academy, Leeds Bishop Young C of E Academy, Leeds Lightcliffe Academy, Halifax Manston St James CE Primary, Leeds St Chad's C of E Primary, Leeds Christ Church Upper Armley Primary, Leeds Holy Trinity Rothwell C of E Academy (Primary), Leeds

Description

The Trust are looking to appoint a contract caterer at four primary schools in Leeds and three secondary schools which are based in Leeds and Halifax (Lightcliffe)

Total Quantity or Scope

The Trust are looking to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:- • A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust's management team. • A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. If possible, the Trust would like a dedicated person to manage all schools within the group. • A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust, with good communication with key staff in each school. • Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. • A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. • A catering service that encourages students to take a heathy and balanced meal. • Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented. • A hospitality service that will help showcase the Trust through events to parents and visitors. • A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities. • A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the Trust and the Contractor. • A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 55524000 - School catering services
• 15894210 - School meals

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Contract was awarded to Caterlink