Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust Catering Services Framework Agreement

Concepts

• school catering
• harrogate
• exceptional customer service
• leeds diocesan learning trust
• leeds diocesan learning trust catering services framework agreement
• leeds diocesan learning trust schools st johns ce primary roundhay
• leeds 12:30pm
• the leeds diocesan learning trust
• learning
• catering

Location

HARROGATE

Description

The Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process as a Framework Agreement with potential to grow over time as the Trust evolves. The Schools involved are: - · Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School, Skipton · Christ Church CE (VC) Primary School, Skipton · Roecliffe Church of England Primary School, Boroughbridge · Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School, Harrogate · The Federation of Holy Trinity Schools and Nursery, Ripon · The Federation of Grewelthorpe CE Primary School, Fountains CE Primary School & North Stainley Church of England Primary School, Ripon · St Matthew's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chapel Allerton Leeds · Barwick in Elmet Church of England Primary School, Leeds · Roundhay St John Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Total Quantity or Scope

The Leeds Diocesan Learning 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. • A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the Trust. • Investment in the Trust's Catering service through increased marketing 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.

Renewal Options

2 possible 1 year extensions

CPV Codes

• 55524000 - School catering services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Site Visits to Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust Schools St John's CE Primary Roundhay, Leeds 11:30am 19th Feb 2024 St Matthews CE Primary, Chapel Allerton, Leeds 12:30pm 19th Feb 2024 Dacre Braithwaite CE Primary School, Harrogate 11am 20th Feb 2024 Fountains CE Primary School, Ripon 12 noon 20th Feb 2024 Grewelthorpe CE Primary School, Ripon 12:45pm 20th Feb 2024 Carleton Endowed CE Primary School 11:30am 21st Feb 2024 Christ Church CE Primary School, Skipton 12:30pm 21st Feb 2024 North Stainley CE Primary School 11am 22nd Feb 2024 Roecliffe CE Primary School, Boroughbridge 12:30pm 22nd Feb 2024 Holy Trinity Infants CE Primary School, Ripon 11am 23rd Feb 2024 Holy Trinity Juniors CE Primary School, Ripon 11:45am 23rd Feb 2024 Barwick in Elmet CE Primary School 11:30am 26th Feb 2024 Issue of Invitation to Tender 5th February 2024 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites 19th February to 26th February inclusive. Clarification Deadline 12 noon Wednesday 6th March 2024 Clarification Return Deadline * 12 noon Wednesday 13th March 2024 Deadline for return of Tender Responses 9:30am Monday 18th March 2024 Presentation by shortlisted bidders All Day Wednesday 10th April 2024 Reference site visits w/c 15th April 2024 Contract Awarded by 22nd April 2024 Mobilisation Meeting TBC April 2024 Contract Commencement 1st September 2024