Christ’s School ~ Catering Tender

The Requirement Background Christ's School is a successful coeducational Church of England secondary school located in close proximity to Richard Park in Surrey. The school stands out for its commitment to providing a high-quality education grounded in Christian values, while also being inclusive and welcoming to students from diverse backgrounds. The school benefits from modern facilities including updated classrooms, science labs, sports facilities, theatre, and extensive playing fields. Below are some key details of the school: Location: Queens Road, Richmond, Surrey, England Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Affiliation: Church of England Ofsted rating: Good Age Range: 11–19 years (including sixth form) Gender:Mixed Pupil Numbers:1,048 Basis of Contract The School wishes to appoint a supplier to deliver full catering services. The contract will commence from 1st September 2025 and will be for an initial period of 3 years plus an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year. The total sales turnover is circa £1 million over initial 3-year period. Objectives The appointed Supplier will have: •Significant experience of delivering quality catering services in Secondary schools. •Strong area management structure and local resources to ensure the required level of service is constantly maintained. •Proven ability to grow sales and increasing pupil meal uptake. •A compelling attitude towards making the lunchtime service appealing, healthy and educational for children. •Possessing robust management controls and proven expertise in meeting operational and budgetary targets. See SQ document for more information.