Lawrence Sheriff School ~ Catering Tender

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Lawrence Sheriff School:

Lawrence Sheriff School, Clifton Road, Rugby,Warwickshire,CV21 3AG

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Lawrence Sheriff School is an all-boys grammar school in Rugby, Warwickshire. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the school educates students from Year 7 to Year 13 with circa 1,000 students on roll.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements.

The duration of the contract being offered is for an initial three-year period commencing on 01 April 2025, with the potential to extend for a further three 12-month periods. These extensions will be granted by mutual consent and on the same terms and conditions as the original contract without the right to further extend beyond the full six years.

The contract being offered within this tender will be on a guaranteed performance basis, with an expected profit share of any betterment to the agreed budget.

The School are seeking a suitably experienced, education catering contractor who is able to evidence working within Secondary Schools. The successful contractor will already have or need to develop a strong operational base within the vicinity, thus allowing for both adequate contract support and operational flexibility that is to be delivered to support the contract as and when needed moving forwards into this contractual term.

The services are currently outsourced and TUPE is expected to apply. It is possible that some of the current employees are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and, in this instance, the successful contractor will be expected to gain Admitted Body Status (ABS) in order to continue contributing to the scheme.

The School wishes to achieve as a result of this tender process:

1.The provision of a colourful, healthy and balanced food offer that will move away from a typically ‘beige’ counter. This should be inclusive of those with special dietary requirements.

2.An innovative and flexible menu that is in keeping with current food trends. Offering frequent themed menus and initiatives that support the curriculum and various school led activities, ensuring the food offer remains varied and enticing to its customers.

3.A suitable, effective marketing campaign in order to maximise on sales revenue, thus resulting in a cost efficient service.

4.A strong relief network to ensure absences, both short and long term, can be covered.

5.A partnership with the successful contractor in order to develop the existing service.

It is expected that experienced and insightful contract management will promote good levels of communication and engagement with the School. The management team should be proactive in communicating directly with School Leaders through frequent contract review meetings to ensure that the School is up to date with the performance of the contract, both financial and operational.

This enhanced service should be supported by a well-trained and supported catering team at the School, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service.

There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. The monthly invoice should be supported by a breakdown of the contract’s financial performance against budget.

To achieve overall value for money is an objective of this tender. However, please note that the School is not obliged to accept the lowest price and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality and innovation of the catering offer, as well the management support.

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