Bullers Wood Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

Bullers Wood Multi Academy Trust was formed in February 2018 following a successful application under the Free Schools programme to open a secondary boys’ school to join the existing and very successful girls’ secondary school and 6th form college. The Trust employees approximately 300 staff and educates 2260 students. Constructed across multiple building on an historic estate, Bullers Wood School for Girls and 6th Form is located in Chislehurst, Kent. There are approximately 1150 students in years 7-11 and 440 co-ed students in years 12 and 13. Just up the road, the new state-of-the-art Bullers Wood School for Boys, provides education to 900 students in years 7-11. After 2 ½ years in temporary accommodation, the Boys moved into their new building in February 2021. The tender The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The Schools would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the Schools a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the Trust for the duration of this contract. The School year at all schools is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that Schools will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which currently includes morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged per pupil on uptake with a margin attached, and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the Trust prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. The Trust expects the successful contractor to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Trust expects the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters. The Trust believes that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning. As a Trust who are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor’s tender submission would be welcomed. Contract value: Total sales per annum at the Girl’s School is circa £525k for 2022/23 Total sales per annum at the Boys School is circa £365k for 2022/23 Therefore the value of the new catering contract is circa £4,450,000 (Total annual sales at both schools, multiplied by 5, as 5 is the maximum 5 year term of the contract) Other notes: •Please be advised that this contract will be let on a 3 + maximum of 2 years basis. •Please be advised that there are not current catering staff in the LGPS at either School •Please be advised that the catering service is currently contracted to Pabulum See SQ Report for more details