King Edward VI High School ~ Catering Tender

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for King Edward VI High School, Dryden Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9YJ. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

The duration of the contract is three years commencing on 1 January 2023 and concluding on 31 December 2025, with the opportunity to extend for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the governing body. It is anticipated that the contract will run on a nil subsidy / profit return arrangement.

King Edward VI High School is a leading 11-18 co-educational Community High School situated in Stafford. There are c.644 pupils on roll including 44 sixth form pupils.

The school is looking to appoint an experienced caterer who:

•Will deliver an innovative food offer that consistently achieves a high standard of service for the pupils and staff

•Will provide a quality of management and staffing to the operations with sufficient back up resource if required in support of the on-site team

•Can demonstrate the ability to increase participation and to continue to drive the service forward to improve the financial standing of the contract year on year

•Will embrace an open and honest approach for financial and operational matters

•Will work closely with the school to achieve joint goals

The incumbent catering staff are currently employed by a catering contractor and TUPE will apply. Please note that there is at least one member of staff currently employed under a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and as such prospective Bidders must be able to demonstrate their capability of running similar schemes as part of this contract under an Admitted Body Status.

It is appreciated that a level of investment may be identified as part of the tender process. Therefore, bidders will be encouraged to provide details of such requirements with detailed information of the equipment necessary at the ITT stage - for successful Bidders of this SQ.

It is expected that the successful Supplier will be operating similar operations within the local area thus ensuring that the Operational Management Team responsible for the contract is available for regular unplanned visits and support for the contract. Also, that coverage for any planned or unplanned leave from within the establishment staffing structure can be easily provided.

The total value of the contract is estimated at £500,000 for the initial three-year term.