EPT-39982 - Cumbria Education Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case001979

This process is required to: • An open, collaborate partnership between the schools and the provider. • Meals served to pupils are appealing, nutritious, well-cooked and culturally appropriate. • Meals are which off excellent value for money • Meals are prepared by a motivated, valued and well trained workforce. • Catering staff are paid the National Living Wage • Schools, pupils and parents are regularly consulted on the menu and service. • Increase school meal uptake. • Food waste is kept to a minimum. • Special diets and allergies are well catered for. • School food quality monitoring is adequate, including reporting to headteachers and the Trust. • Achieve a more consistent and sustainable approach to Catering across the Multi Academy Company. • Address the challenge of differing suppliers and end dates seeking one supplier with co-terminus date for this contract • Ensure a consistently high level of service across all schools • Ensure there is a uniform pricing model which promotes equity • Priority for ensuring each school has a high quality, reliable and feasible service for all students and staff members regardless of site visited