Cornwall Cluster 8 ~ Catering Services Tender

Descriptions

LOT 1, Celtic Cross Education (11 Schools):, Bishop Bronescombe C of E School , Grampound Road Village C of E Primary School , Grampound with Creed C of E Primary School , Ladock C of E Primary School, Lerryn C of E Primary School, Marchamchurch C of E Primary School , St Mabyn C of E Primary School, St Petroc’s C of E Primary School , St Tudy C of E Primary School, St Winnow C of E Primary School , Veryan C of E Primary School, The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the schools, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements., The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 1 September 2021 and concluding on 31 August 2024, with the potential to extend for a further period of two years. This extension will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full five years., The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis., The Cluster is seeking a suitably experienced contractor who is able to evidence working with multiple Schools with varying requirements. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within Cornwall, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contract term., The services are a mix of inhouse and outsourced support, TUPE is expected to apply. It is anticipated that a number of employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and therefore the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme. , Within all schools, the Cluster wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain., The Cluster also wises to achieve as a result of this tender process;, 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with each School and Trusts. , 2.Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service., 3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our students., 4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current “food trends” and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting., 5.An effective marketing campaign MAC that is suitable and appropriate for each school that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike, , 6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. , 7.To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender – However please note that the Cluster is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality and innovation of the catering offer as well the management support.