Coulsdon Cluster — Tender for Catering Services.

Tender description

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services to the Coulsdon Cluster, comprising the following schools: — Keston Primary School — Coulsdon C of E Primary School — Purley Oaks Primary School — Smitham Primary School — New Valley Primary School The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1.4.2017 to 31.3.2020 with an option to extend an additional 2 years and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with Keston Primary School for the duration of this contract. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of lunchtime catering services within the School, Free School meals and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that School will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. Whilst the School prioritises value for money as a key objective of the competitive tender process, the Governing body is not obliged to accept the lowest price. (Further information available in the PQQ Documentation.)