The Spring Partnership Trust - Catering Services

Tender description

The Spring Partnership Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process, and to ensure we can evidence value for money in the provision. The Trust consists of 5 primary schools or various sizes in the London Borough of Bromley. Lot 1: The Spring Partnership Trust consists of 5 primary schools in the London Borough of Bromley. We are looking for the catering provision for our schools to offer:- - pupils a healthy and balanced meals with a menu suitable for primary aged children. - food that consistently looks good and tastes appetising, and is available in suitable portions for the full lunch break. - food that complies with the Government Standards. - an emphasis where available/possible on freshly prepared and produced (not pre-packaged or readymade) menu items. - best value and elimination of any subsidies. - a proactive approach to marketing and food education. - a contract that is well-managed and operated by a catering team who are reliable, motivated and well-trained. - a proactively managed service that requires minimal management from the schools leadership teams. - professional and friendly kitchen staff who model behaviour for our pupils, and who are patient with any special need pupils. - good communication with the Trust and a collaborative approach to sharing best practice between schools and catering teams. - an accommodating approach to school activities and supports aspects of the curriculum as appropriate. - flexibility and a willingness to provide the required provision, even in circumstances are hard to predict (for example, strike days).