Catering and Hospitality Services

The Consortium Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Provider for the provision of Catering Services at 8 of their schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. The Contract being Tendered is for a three year term, from 01 August 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend the Contract term for a further term of up to two years.

The Consortium Academy Trust objectives:

• To secure a Catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Schools’ management teams.
• To further develop the standards of a healthy, fresh food provision with a range of options to for those with dietary or ethical requirements.
• To increase the standard of service for all customers.
• To receive a consistently high-quality catering provision, via a motivated and fully Staffed workforce.
• To generate a welcoming and efficient dining and social environment for all Students.
• To receive proactive management support for the catering teams, in order to achieve and retain a full complement of motivated Staff.
• To ensure animal welfare, ethical and sustainable considerations are reflected in the food source.
• To hold regular review meetings with the chosen Supplier and ensure communication is prompt and responsive.
• To achieve overall value for money.

The Tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier: -

• Who will be proactive in the management of the Contract.
• Who will ensure that the Catering team are enhanced moving forward into the new Contract term.
• Who will review the current range of services in place and make any additional recommendations accordingly.
• Who will enable the continued development of the Catering service.
• Whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of Catering services within the facilities of the Trust’s Schools, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the Students and Staff.
• Who will evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement the Trust’s values and support the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education.