School catering services

Tender description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at The Hollyfield School. The catering contract will commence on 1.1.2016 and be let for a 5 year term on a fixed price basis. Catering Tender Objectives: — meals which meet the Government Nutrient Based Standards for school lunches which includes the minimum portion sizes, — procure food in a more sustainable way, fresh and seasonal produce to be used in menus, local sourcing of foods if possible, — fully compliant with legislation, — experienced in the provision of school catering services and are financially secure, — offer a good range of service options, attractive menu choices and good value for money, low sugar and low fat levels alternatives used, — free of artificial colours and additives where possible, — vegetarian options to be imaginative and offer variety, — medical diets, — operate sound food safety procedures, — prepared to work flexibly and in partnership with schools to meet students' needs and help maximise the take up of meals, — understand how schools are managed and their relationships with students, staff and parents/carer, — dealing with catering rubbish and recycling procedures.