Hillview School for Girls ~ Catering Tender

Tender description

Hillview School for Girls is based in Tonbridge, Kent and is a non-selective single academy trust judged ‘good’ by Ofsted in September 2023. The school has a diverse range of approximately 1,500 students on roll catering for girls from 11 – 18 with a mixed sixth form and 180 staff. Lot 1: The tender project is seeking to appoint a contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities of all schools, with a focus on exciting new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The school would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly. The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the client. This contract will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful contractor offering the school a guaranteed return / cost per annum for the provision of catering services. Sovereignty of the cash tariff is to remain with the school for the duration of this contract. The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School meals are to be charged with a margin attached and hospitality will be charged based on consumption and at net food cost. Whilst the school prioritises value for money as a key objective of the Competitive Tender Process, it is not obliged to accept the lowest price. Please see SQ document for more information. Additional information: Please be aware that this contract has been awarded.