EPT-39982 - Cumbria Education Trust - Lot 1 - Catering Services - Case001979

Tender description

This contract is for the provision of catering services to Cumbria Education Trust and will include all food and staff provision to support the delivery of the catering services requirement. The requirements shall apply to all aspects of Service provision, including, but not limited to Catering Services prepared and delivered on site, Catering Services prepared off site and transported onto site. Lot 1: This process is required to: • An open, collaborate partnership between the schools and the provider. • Meals served to pupils are appealing, nutritious, well-cooked and culturally appropriate. • Meals are which off excellent value for money • Meals are prepared by a motivated, valued and well trained workforce. • Catering staff are paid the National Living Wage • Schools, pupils and parents are regularly consulted on the menu and service. • Increase school meal uptake. • Food waste is kept to a minimum. • Special diets and allergies are well catered for. • School food quality monitoring is adequate, including reporting to headteachers and the Trust. • Achieve a more consistent and sustainable approach to Catering across the Multi Academy Company. • Address the challenge of differing suppliers and end dates seeking one supplier with co-terminus date for this contract • Ensure a consistently high level of service across all schools • Ensure there is a uniform pricing model which promotes equity • Priority for ensuring each school has a high quality, reliable and feasible service for all students and staff members regardless of site visited