Award of Catering Services Contract for S4S School Cluster
THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Catering Services Contract for S4S School Cluster
Awarded 31 Aug 2017
Awarded31 Aug 2017
Value£2,150,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 4y 2mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2017Expired 30 Aug 2022
About
The Litmus Partnership Ltd awarded a contract to Aspens Services Limited and Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Chartwells for catering services across the S4S School Cluster, covering seven schools with a total pupil roll of approximately 3,274.
The contract, valued at AUD 2,150,000, requires freshly prepared food produced on-site at each school's kitchen facilities.
The schools had not market-tested their catering services in recent years, and the tender aimed to ensure best value principles.
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Won by Aspens Services Limited,Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Chartwells · THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
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