Holy Spirit Catholic Multi Academy Trust ~ Catering Tender

The Holy Spirit Catholic Multi Academy Company comprises four primary schools and one secondary school serving the catchment area of Nuneaton and Bedworth and North Warwickshire

The Holy Spirit Catholic Multi Academy Company comprises four primary schools and one secondary school serving the catchment area of Nuneaton and Bedworth and North Warwickshire. The schools are:

•Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy, Nuneaton

•St Anne’s Catholic Academy, Nuneaton

•St Benedict’s Catholic Academy, Atherstone

•St Francis Catholic Academy, Bedworth

•St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Nuneaton

Please note that the kitchens at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Academy, Nuneaton produce and supply the meals on a daily basis to St Anne’s Catholic Academy.

At St Anne’s Catholic Academy, the kitchen is only used as a service kitchen and has a dishwasher and a hot serving plate, previously this was used as a full production kitchen, however much of this equipment has been removed.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis

The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on 1 January 2024 and concluding on 31 December 2026, with the potential for an extension of up to a further three years on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend.

The current anticipated contract subsidies for 2023/2024 are £218,339.

SchoolAnnual Costs

St Anne’s Catholic Academy£21,045.00

St Benedict’s Catholic Academy£45,481.00

St Francis Catholic Academy£40,115.00

Our Lady & St Joseph’s Catholic Academy£74,168.00

St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College£37,530.00

TOTAL Contract Costs£218,339.00

The anticipated recharge for all UFSM’s and FSM’s for 2023/2024 are £132,937.00.

SchoolAnnual Costs

St Anne’s Catholic Academy£24,871.00

St Benedict’s Catholic Academy£16,720.00

St Francis Catholic Academy£18,065.00

Our Lady & St Joseph’s Catholic Academy£42,636.00

St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College£30,645.00

TOTAL Contract Costs£132,937.00

The recharge of all UFSM’s and FSM’s is to be based on net food cost only and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers.

The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across all schools during the course of this contract term demonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair

Within all schools the MAC 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.

Working with the local community is something that the MAC strives to do at all times and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers (within a 40-mile radius of the school): details should be included within your submission. Providence of supply is important and all ingredients should be of ‘prime quality’ The MAC 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 the MAC.

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 should be implemented across the MAC that is suitable and appropriate for each school that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike,

See SQ Document for more information Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/8UUF4UZKV8