Provision of Catering Services.

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Background:The new Holland Park School, situated in the heart of West Central London, opened to much acclaim in November 2012. Replacing the original 1958 building, this stunning new landmark school is the culmination of over a decade of change. Judged as outstanding by Ofsted, the school is also named by the government as a school in the top 3 % of schools nationally. Featured in the Good Schools Guide and hugely oversubscribed, the school is also part of the Prince's Teaching Institute and is a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust Leading Edge programme.For further information please refer to: http://www.hollandparkschool.co.uk/Academy StatusFollowing consultation with all relevant stakeholders and approval from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the Governing Body of Holland Park School the school converted to academy status on 1.9.2013 and has retained the title Holland Park SchoolNew BuildingIn November 2012 the school moved into a brand new 80 000 000 GBP (eighty million pounds sterling) building. The new school has exceptional facilities for the teaching. These include stunning classrooms, a 50 metre library, specialist Sixth Form study spaces, drama studios, a media suite, an art gallery, music recording studios, Apple Mac equipped music classrooms, Design and Technology workshops containing highly sophisticated machinery, modern science laboratories, a stunning sports hall, fitness suite, 25m swimming pool and two Dance Studios. In the Autumn Term the building project will complete and students will be the beneficiaries of a series of outdoor spaces with the latest technology which will transform their experience of Physical Education and sport in school.For further information please refer to: http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schools/hollandparkschool.aspxKey Information:Student Numbers 2013/14: 1328 pupils.Age: 11-18.Houses:- Anderson;- Baker;- Bennett;- Chappell;- Seeley.Address: Airlie Gardens, Campden Hill Road, London, W8 7AFServices include:- Feeding free and cash paying pupils;- Feeding academic and support staff;- Providing hospitality and special catering events.Catering Core Objective:It is imperative to Holland Park School that its chosen catering company has the ability to deliver the very best quality and value to its students and staff and considers the school meals service as an integral aspect of the overall school experience. Therefore, the School is seeking a catering company that will harness the quality ethos and high standards maintained in all aspects of the School and has the ambition and determination to continually improve and develop the food service provision.