School catering services

Tender description

The New North Academy is a 2-form entry primary school serving a diverse and exciting community in North London. We are 1 of 2 primary academies in the London Borough of Islington and seek to use our academy freedoms to best meet the needs of our community. This includes breaking away from the traditional catering contract used across the Borough. The main things we are seeking from a new catering contract includes: A team of people who love food and are keen to share this passion with our children — recognizing the impact this has on their success each day and in their healthy futures; Meals that are tasty and wholesome — created with fresh, seasonal ingredients and not reliant on frozen produce; Being able to provide a varied menu — giving children options and encouraging them to try new things (including celebrating cuisines as part of our multi-cultural school); Halal / non-halal meat options are a must. The procurement has 2 stages. It is anticipated that no more than 3 contractors will be selected following the PQQ process. PQQ can be requested until 24.8.2016. Completed PQQ must be returned by 2.9.2016. Following PQQ Successful companies will be invited to a site meeting at New North Academy on 8.9.2016 at 11:00.