Kings Heath Primary School ~ Catering tender

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Kings Heath Primary School.

Kings Heath Primary School has 635 pupils (2019-20 roll); there are entitled to 231 UFSM and 112 FSM

The School wishes to offer healthy eating options within the menu, to include equally for all diets in terms of quality and choice, encompassing omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan and halal diets. The menu should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products.

There are other objectives which the schools wish to achieve as a result of this tender process:

•The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our students.

•Increase the take up of meals for all, including paid meals, FSM and UIFSM.

•Engagement with the school community – when setting menus or introducing new product lines.

•Innovation and flexibility with the ability to ‘move with the times’ and recommend new service initiatives.

•An effective marketing campaign should be implemented including the organisation of a series of theme days throughout the year ~ a minimum of two each term.

•A key requirement is for the successful contractor to provide support, training and development to the onsite catering staff.

•The school wish the successful Supplier to be responsible for all administration relating to communicating with parents in respect of meal choice, booking meals and cash collection and to introduce a system of online payment for meals, similar to ParentPay and operated by the Supplier.

•To ensure that all hospitality is provided strictly at net cost of ingredients.

•Provide a pre order service for the school staff.

The chosen Supplier will have as a minimum The Soil Association Food for Life Silver Catering Award and aspire to reach Gold standard within 12 months.

The new contract will commence on 1 September 2021, for an initial 3 year term with the option of additional 2 x 1 year extensions.

The staff are currently employed by ABM, to manage and oversee the catering service and therefore TUPE Regulations including pension rights will apply to this contract.

The current value of the contract is approximately £160,000 per annum, which includes children, adult meals, children’s milk and limited hospitality .

Further details can be found within the SQ Document.