Coventry Cluster ~ Catering Tender

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for the Coventry Cluster. This is a Lotted, collaborative tender project for the following Schools within Coventry: Lot 1 Cannon Park Primary School Bransford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7PS http://www.cannonpark.coventry.sch.uk/ Lot 2 Grangehurst Primary School Anderton Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 6JN https://www.grangehurst.coventry.sch.uk/ Lot 3 John Shelton Community Primary School Briscoe Road, Holbrooks, Coventry, CV6 4JP https://www.johnshelton.org.uk/ Lot 4 Longford Park Primary School Windmill Road, Longford, Coventry, CV6 7AT http://www.longfordpark.coventry.sch.uk/ Lot 5 Stivichall Primary School Coat of Arms Bridge Road, Stivichall, Coventry, CV3 6PY https://www.stivichallprimary.org/ Lot 6 Whitmore Park Primary School Halford Lane, Coventry, CV6 2HG https://www.whitmorepark.org/ Lot 7Willenhall Community Primary School St James Lane, Coventry, CV3 3DB https://www.willenhallprimary.org/ The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 April 2024, with the potential to extend for a further two 12-month periods. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years. The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget. The Cluster are seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working within Primary Schools of varying needs with the West Midlands. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term. The services across the Schools are currently outsourced, and TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. The Cluster wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process: 1.The provision of a healthy, balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by all users of the service. This menu should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements. 2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers. 3.Frequent parental engagement through the use of newsletters, websites, social media platforms (where applicable) and, most importantly, through direct involvement at parents’ evenings and open evenings. 4.Financial certainty and an understanding of the ongoing trading performance through the proactive provision of monthly trading data to support invoice charges, promoting an open book policy. It is expected that experienced and insightful contract management will promote good levels of communication and engagement across the Schools. A suitable marketing campaign to the students, staff and parents alike is imperative to promote the uptake of meals. This enhanced service should be supported by a well-trained catering team at the school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. See SQ document for more information

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• Num offers: 5
• Value: £7,412,478 [share]
• Awarded to group of suppliers.

• Num offers: 5
• Value: £7,412,478 [share]
• Awarded to group of suppliers.