Rickmansworth School - School Catering Services

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Rickmansworth School is a partially selective comprehensive academy with 1400 pupils on roll including 300 in the sixth form. Services are currently provided from a main dining area, external pod facility and a sixth form coffee/snack bar. The school also has extensive facilities for letting including a swimming pool, AstroTurf pitch and gym to which there may be a requirement to provide services at peak times. Rickmansworth is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the School is not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Lot 1: Rickmansworth is voluntarily following the restricted procedure as set out within the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR), however please note that this is considered a contract under the Light Touch Regime and therefore the School is not obliged to follow the full scope of the PCR. Rickmansworth School is a partially selective comprehensive academy with 1400 pupils on roll including 300 in the sixth form. Services are currently provided from a main dining area, external pod facility and a sixth form coffee/snack bar. The school also has extensive facilities for letting including a swimming pool, AstroTurf pitch and gym to which there may be a requirement to provide services at peak times. School Objectives The School have a vision for its future catering services partner to deliver a first-class catering service to meet its key objectives: -A good quality, affordable service with emphasis on healthy eating to enhance learning outcomes -To provide an efficient, enjoyable and student friendly service with minimal queuing which is a highlight of the school day -A well marketed service which adds to the student experience, actively supports wellbeing through healthy meal deals and is sensitive to environmental considerations -A partner who supports and values the School catering team through training and personal development -A partner who engages with the student council/school food groups, supports curriculum links and encourages participation via demonstrations, regular theme and celebration days and other ways to encourage healthy eating -A proactive partnership which encourages sensible investment and rewards both parties for good performance.