School catering services

Tender description

Nova Education Trust wish to procure the services of a contract caterer to manage it's school's catering service. An innovative meal provider with a child centred business model is required. The Nova Education Trust is committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for children and young people by striving to further develop outstanding teaching and care in all our schools. We follow 3 simple principles that define our ethos and underpin the work we do: We are dedicated to providing opportunity for all through high quality education provision; We are focused on delivering the highest levels of attainment for every child in our care; We are committed to being a socially responsible employer and community partner. In tendering the catering contract, the Trust is looking for potential contractors to demonstrate their experience and expertise to manage the catering team and ensuring that they cook good quality meals from a range of creative and innovative menus, whilst ensuring compliance with Government Nutritional and Food Based Standards. The Trust wants the caterer to provide meals that will encourage the Trust community of pupils and staff to make healthy choices and in turn increase the uptake of the meals that are served. The catering provision will be based at the each of the Trust’s schools which have a purpose-built modern kitchen and shared use dining room. A number of catering staff are employed on Local Authority terms and conditions of employment.