School catering services

Tender description

Selby College has a fine reputation for student success — based in the market town of Selby in North Yorkshire, the College is celebrating the success of its 2019 A level results at 99,7 % pass rate, with 100 % pass rate for Level 3 vocational courses. It is currently ranked in 4th place out of 173 colleges for overall apprenticeship achievement and its higher education provision came top in Yorkshire for overall student satisfaction. Courses range from entry level to degree level and include adult learning programmes and apprenticeships. A large proportion of the 3 000+ (c.1 200 full time equivalent) learners currently enrolled follow 16 to 19 study programmes which are offered in many subject areas. The College invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced and resourced organisations to manage catering services to students, staff and visitors on a full service basis. The College invites expressions of interest from professional organisations to provide innovative and sector-leading catering services for students staff and visitors. Weekday services will include breakfast, brunch, branded coffee shop, lunch and retail shop — delivered by a combination of assisted counter service/barista, self-help and possibly a small requirement for automatic vending. All kitchen and servery facilities are located in the 3-storey, glass-fronted jubilee building, constructed in 2011 as the contemporary and vibrant heart of the extensive College campus. Shortlisted bidders will be provided with opportunity to visit the College to view current services and catering operations which are currently operated in house. The College wish bidders to consider the extent to which capital investment can be provided to support refurbishment of the College shop and branded coffee facilities and generally introduce interesting new food and drink concepts. A provider will be required to operate PDQ payment options alongside an EPOS system capable of transacting bursary payments using existing student ID cards. Where awarded, it is envisaged that a contract will operate on a guaranteed performance basis with a 3-year term (plus the option of 2 -1-year extension periods thereafter subject to further mutual agreement). The aim is to commence the contract in April 2020. Bidders should be aware that the provisions of TUPE may apply and that in the event of a transfer of affected staff there will most likely be a requirement for the successful tenderer to complete an admission agreement with the College and the North Yorkshire Pension Fund to ensure continuity of comparable pension terms for 5 staff that are currently fund members, in addition to statutory pension contributions for other catering staff where applicable. The College will commission an assessment via the fund actuary and aim to issue the employer supplement with the tender pack to shortlisted bidders. Interested organisations should please register their details via email only to the stated contact point in 1.3 (Wilkinson ICA Ltd). A standard selection questionnaire will be issued to those expressing interest. The College reserves the right not to award a contract, either wholly or in part and reserves the right to cease the procurement process at any time.