Catering Services Contract

The contract will be for the provision of outsourced catering services to the Client (consisting of 9 primary schools).Schools included within this contract:Brimsdown Primary School, Green Street, Enfield EN3 7NAChurchfield Primary School, Latymer Road, London N9 9PLEastfield Primary School, Eastfield Road, Enfield EN3 5UXLarkspur Primary School, Tower Road, Ware SG12 7LPLavender Primary School, Lavender Road, Enfield EN2 0SXPeartree Primary School, Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 3XWWalker Primary School, Waterfall Road, London N14 7EGWatchlytes Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZWoodside Primary School, Jones Road, Goffs Oak Herts EN7 5JSFood is a central influence on health and wellbeing, and it is crucial for children's development. School food must be tasty, nourishing and meet the dietary needs of all children, whilst remaining accessible to all.It is the intent of the Trust to offer a good value meal service to pupils and staff. Within the constraints of the meal price the Tenderer shall be required to provide a good quality, nutritionally balanced meal for the children, through an efficient service with a good standard of presentation and a menu that meets the varying dietary needs of the nationalities of the children. Service should be personal and responsive to a Food for Life standard. An unlimited salad bar option would be welcomed. The Trust would welcome investment from Tenderers.The Trust are keen to appoint a catering Company who can drive the services forward in an innovative and exciting manner.Expectation of TendersTender submissions should clearly demonstrate:1. A thorough understanding of the Scope of Work2. Ability to deliver the services required and have a flexible approach3. Technical expertise and relevant experience4. Best value for money5. Suitability for the undertaking of the work.6. Procedures and practices which will be utilised to ensure quality and compliance with the specificationSite visits will be taking place on 25th and 26th May. Full details regarding this opportunity and criteria weightings are available in the ITT and associated tender documentation.