Catering services

Tender description

City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College is a community of learners, comprising both students and staff. The College is committed to seeking the views of learners and identifying and providing appropriately for the learning, outcomes and development needs of each individual in an environment that is safe, stimulating, enjoyable, challenging, and fun and in which the College strives to deliver the 5 outcomes of Every Child Matters. Equality of opportunity and inclusivity are guiding principles in all aspects of College life and they are committed to celebrating diversity and creating opportunities for the development of mutual understanding to foster respect for others and to support the development of rounded and reasoning individuals. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 1 450 students on roll and 120 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of student tastes and dietary requirements. The College would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for 3 years in duration from 1.8.2016 until 31.7.2019 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the College a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College for the duration of this contract. The College year is based on a calendar of 36 weeks.