Catering and Hospitality Services

The Trust are sourcing a provider for catering services to begin 01/08/2025

The Consortium Academy Trust is looking to appoint a Provider for the provision of Catering Services at 8 of their schools in the Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire area. The Contract being Tendered is for a three year term, from 01 August 2025 until 31 July 2028, with the option to extend the Contract term for a further term of up to two years.

The Consortium Academy Trust objectives:

• To secure a Catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the

Schools’ management teams.

• To further develop the standards of a healthy, fresh food provision with a range of options to for

those with dietary or ethical requirements.

• To increase the standard of service for all customers.
• To receive a consistently high-quality catering provision, via a motivated and fully Staffed

workforce.

• To generate a welcoming and efficient dining and social environment for all Students.
• To receive proactive management support for the catering teams, in order to achieve and retain a

full complement of motivated Staff.

• To ensure animal welfare, ethical and sustainable considerations are reflected in the food source.
• To hold regular review meetings with the chosen Supplier and ensure communication is prompt

and responsive.

• To achieve overall value for money.

The Tender project is seeking to appoint a Supplier: -

• Who will be proactive in the management of the Contract.
• Who will ensure that the Catering team are enhanced moving forward into the new Contract term.
• Who will review the current range of services in place and make any additional recommendations

accordingly.

• Who will enable the continued development of the Catering service.
• Whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of Catering services within the

facilities of the Trust’s Schools, resulting in a pleasant environment for both the Students and Staff.

• Who will evidence, through their bid, how they shall support and complement the Trust’s values and

support the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education.