Tender for the Management of the Catering Services at The Priestley Academy Trust

Tender Schedule

Bidding companies to visit the schools - WC 18th January 2021

Deadline for return of tender responses - 12th February 2021

Presentations by shortlisted Contractors - 17th March 2021

Site visits or references may take place before - WC 22nd March 2021

Contract awarded by - 1st April 2021

Mobilisation Meeting - 19th April 2021

Contract Commencement - 1st September 2021

Presentations:

A typical agenda is likely to be:

Contractors will have 45 minutes to deliver a presentation to the Trust.

The agenda will be a short introduction - approximately 5 minutes, followed by a presentation of foods that the Trust would expect to see on the day-to-day menus - approximately 25 minutes, and then followed by questions and answers - approximately 15 minutes.

It will be a requirement of the presentation that the area or operations manager who would have direct responsibility for the contract is present.

The Trust's objectives for the new contract are as follows:-

 A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the Trust'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 Trust.

 Investment in the Trust'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 Trust through events and to visitors.

Please note there is a requirement for HMC Halal food provision in all schools and there is a LGPS in place.