Catering Services for Bronte Academy Trust

Concepts

• school catering
• bronte academy trust
• harrogate
• catering services
• catering service
• objectives of the service
• trust's main aims
• customer service
• forefront of school catering
• trust's wish

Location

Yorkshire and the Humber: Oakworth Primary, Keighley, BD22 7RN Lees Primary, Keighley, BD22 9DL Haworth Primary, Keighley, BD22 8DW Oldfield Primary, Keighley, BD22 0HZ

Description

Bronte Academy Trust consisting of four primary schools in Bradford, have decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered as a group.

Total Quantity or Scope

Tender Schedule Sending of advert to Gov.UK Find A Tender - 2nd March 2021 Bidding companies to visit the schools - 15th and 16th March 2021 Deadline for return of tender responses - 9th April 2021 at 12noon Presentations by shortlisted Contractors - 27th April 2021 Reference site visits to take place - WC 26th April 2021 Contract awarded by - 7th May 2021 Mobilisation Meeting - 24th May 2021 Contract Commencement - 1st September 2021 Aims and Objectives of the Service The Trust's main aims for the new contract are to have a catering service that is 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 a customer service focused 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 and to 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.  Develops a community food provision that extends to staff, parents, visitors, and the immediate neighbourhood and promotes food education for all stakeholders.  Is professionally marketed and promoted to the mutual benefit of the pupils, parents, Schools, and contractor.  Demonstrates a flexible approach to all School activities and supports aspects of the curriculum as appropriate, including positively contributing to the education of pupils about food and nutrition.  Is managed by an organisation who works with the Schools in partnership to move the service forward together.  Achieves best value and eliminates any subsidies as far as is realistically possible.

Renewal Options

Two optional one year extensions.

CPV Codes

• 55524000 - School catering services
• 15894210 - School meals

Indicators

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** To receive the full ITT documentation - Email admin@redboxcs.com for the attention of Chris Webster The main evaluation is split 50/50 with financial and quality. References will be collected as part of the evaluation. Presentations are the second round of evaluation, they are not included in the main evaluation scoring.