Brampton Manor Academy Outsourced Catering Services

The proposed contract will be for the outsourced provision of catering services to Brampton Manor Academy. It is the Academy’s expectation that the Bidder shall be responsible for the operation of the catering function including employment and management of staff, the TUPE and management of existing staff, supply of food, consumables, vehicles for food transportation and light equipment and preparing and serving appropriate meals. The Academy will retain responsibility for payment of utilities and the operation and maintenance of core catering equipment and facilities.

The Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with the Academy. The Bidder will also be responsible for all legal, and health and safety requirements in delivering the services.

The Bidder will provide a range of good quality, nutritious, attractively presented meals for pupils and staff, that comply with the Government’s current and future minimum nutritional and food- based standards for the educational sector. Meals should reflect growth in healthy eating trends, promote uptake, and comply with the Ofsted guidance for catering.

The Bidder shall establish effective management and operational level communication systems at all levels regarding the catering service with customers that include: School management, parents, and pupils. In addition, the contactor will also be responsible for all legal and health and safety & food safety requirements in delivering the catering services.