The Provision of Canteen Services to Cavan and Monaghan Education Training Board, FET Campus, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 FW53

Tender description

It is intended to award a contract to a single service provider. The successful tenderer will be required to provide a comprehensive healthy, balanced and nutritious catering service to students, staff and visitors at affordable prices Monday to Friday each week of the academic year. A high quality, responsive and flexible service is required in providing a range of hot and cold foods and beverages. In order to prevent menu fatigue a varied choice of meals should be provided and seasonality considered. Continuous improvement and innovation of the service is expected over the 33 weeks of the year on which the FET Campus operates. Consideration should also be given for people with special dietary needs such as gluten-free and vegetarian. Clientele will mainly comprise from the student population but may include teaching / ancillary staff and visitors to the centre. The successful tenderer will be expected to demonstrate innovation and flair in the creation of value for money menus and to provide a number of ‘special theme’ catering days as the occasion demands. Lunch meal deals are also encouraged i.e. hot lunch, fruit and drink package etc.