The Litmus Partnership Ltd · Awarded contract

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Award of Catering Services Contract for Bedford High School

Awarded 31 Mar 2019

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Awarded31 Mar 2019

Value£2,000,000.00

SupplierAspens Services Ltd

AgencyThe Litmus Partnership Ltd

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 2y 7mo ago5y term

Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

The Litmus Partnership Ltd awarded a contract to Aspens Services Ltd for the provision of catering and vending services at Bedford High School in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

The contract, valued at AUD 2,000,000, covers all catering, vending, hospitality, and free issue requirements.

It commenced on 1 April 2019 and concludes on 31 March 2022, with a potential extension of up to three years.

The contract operates on a guaranteed performance basis, with free issues and hospitality recharged to the school at net cost, and is anticipated to breakeven annually.

The supplier is expected to engage with the school curriculum, pupils, and parents, and to offer innovation and potential changes to service provision.

Existing catering staff with Local Government pensions must be ensured admitted body status into the fund.

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