Catering Services for Equals trust

Concepts

• catering services
• equals trust
• harrogate
• trust's wish
• trust's management team
• customer-focused service
• trust's objectives
• contract caterer
• trust wish
• catering service

Location

12 Primary Schools across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, as detailed within the ITT

Description

The Trust are looking to appoint a contract caterer to deliver their catering services on site at all 12 of their Primary Schools.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Trust wish to be at the forefront of school catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the Trust's wish is 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. Additional information: The tender documentation you require can be obtained on request by emailing admin@redboxcs.com

Renewal Options

Two optional one year extensions.

CPV Codes

• 55520000 - Catering services
• 15894210 - School meals

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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