THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD · Awarded contract
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Award of Catering Services Contract for Sharnbrook Academy Federation

Awarded 31 Jul 2017

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Awarded31 Jul 2017
Value£4,790,000.00
SupplierCompass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Chartwells
AgencyTHE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 4y 3mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 July 2017Expired 30 July 2022

About

The Litmus Partnership Ltd awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Chartwells for the provision of catering services across five schools within the Sharnbrook Academy Federation: Sharnbrook Upper School, Harrold Priory School, Lincroft School, Great Ouse Primary Academy, and Oakley Lower School.

The contract was valued at AUD 4,790,000 and structured on a 3 + 2 year basis, commencing 1 August 2017, subject to satisfactory performance and reviews.

The federation serves approximately 3,200 students aged Reception to 18, with planned changes including the expansion of Lincroft to a secondary school, the closure of Harrold Priory and Margaret Beaufort schools, and the opening of Great Ouse Primary.

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