Catering Services for Chelmer Valley High School

Issue of Invitation to Tender - Find a Tender Service 12th March 2021 Bidding Companies to Visit Site 24th March 2021 Deadline for return of Tender Responses 23rd April 2021 Presentation by shortlisted bidders to the School 19th May 2021 Reference site visits WC 24th May 2021 Contract Awarded by 1st June 2021 Contract Commencement 1st August 2020 Chelmer Valley High School wish to be 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 School'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 School now feel that it is time to refresh the current contract, to allow the service to be taken to the next level, which will deliver the latest catering concepts and an even better service for its students.11 The School's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - • A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the School'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 School. • Investment in the School'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 School through events and to visitors. • A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all School activities. • A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the School and the Contractor. • A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing Additional information: The documents you require can be obtained on request by emailing admin@redboxcs.com