Thornton Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Descriptions

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Thornton Primary School., The catering service provision at the schools has been operated by ABM and has not been market tested for 3 years. To ensure Best Value principles are applied the Headteacher and School Governors have made a decision to tender the catering service., Thornton Primary School has 531 pupils (2020-21 roll); there are entitled to 216 FSM , The chosen Supplier will have as a minimum The Soil Association Food for Life Silver Catering Award and aspire to reach Gold standard within 12 months., The new contract will commence on 1 September 2022, for an initial 3year term with the option of additional 2 x 1 year extensions., The staff are currently employed by ABM, to manage and oversee the catering service and therefore TUPE Regulations including pension rights will apply to this contract. , The current value of the contract is approximately £160,000 per annum, which includes children, adult meals, and limited hospitality , Please see SQ Document for further details.