Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions

Tender description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at Havering College of Further and Higher Education across all three campuses. Havering College is a large College to the east of London with 2 additional campuses close by. It is expected that the successful contractor will be able to establish and maintain minimum standards for the catering operation which will offer customers a parity of service and tariffs within each campus. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering and vending services within the College which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract being offered will commence on 1.8.2016 on a 3 + 1 + 1 year basis. The contract being offered within this tender will be based on a guaranteed performance basis with all free issue requirements and hospitality being recharged on consumption at ‘net’ food cost only. It is expected that the contract will run on a profit return or zero cost and VAT being covered within the scope of this, ensuring that there is no cost or subsidy associated with the contract. The College are looking for the successful tenderer to provide inward capital investment to refresh and rejuvenate the catering facilities, thus improving on the current provision and ensuring that innovation, a retail focus and customer engagement are focused on moving into this contract term. Consideration should also be given to the provision of a cashless catering system that has the ability to provide the management of free college meals.