Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Tennyson Learning Community Multi Academy Trust.

The Trust is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of the schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil taste and dietary requirements. The wish is for the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered at the schools and make recommendations accordingly.

The expectation of the successful contractor is to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, with fresh, seasonal, sourced ingredients being prepared on-site. The Schools expect the successful tenderer to evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement its values and support the principles of Every Child Matters.

The Schools within the Trust believe that success should be celebrated and that pupils should enjoy their time at school; if lessons are stimulating and challenging then students will love learning.

The schools are continually seeking ways to improve and develop the ethos and environment for students and staff, to give them the facilities they deserve and need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, any consideration regarding funding improvements as part of the Contractor’s tender submission would be welcomed.

The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the Schools, which currently includes, lunch, hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost.

Whilst the Trust prioritise value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price.

The successful contractor should also have an established record in successfully managing the TUPE process, the Supplier may also be required to apply for a ‘Pass Through’ admission agreement (ABS) in order to manage the LGPS associated with certain members of the catering team. Furthermore, the contractor should ideally have a strong operational base in the local area.

Ultimately, it is important that the Contractor can demonstrate an ability to manage an efficient catering service through the application of effective staff training, management and quality controls that delivers continual ‘best value’ to all schools within the Trust.

Please see SQ document for more information.