THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD · Awarded contract

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Award of Catering Services Contract to Cater Link Limited for Queen Mary's College

Awarded 31 Jul 2017

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Awarded31 Jul 2017

Value£1,920,897.71

SupplierCater Link Limited

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 Cater Link Limited for the provision of catering services at Queen Mary's College, a sixth form college in Basingstoke with approximately 2,119 full-time students aged 16-18, 229 teaching and support staff, and 100 casual workers engaged throughout the year.

The three-year contract, valued at £1,920,897.71, operates as a guaranteed performance contract under which the supplier provides a guaranteed return or cost per annum, with sovereignty of the cash tariff remaining with the college.

The scope covers breakfast, morning break, lunch, some hospitality, and free issue requirements, with free college meals and hospitality charged based on consumption at net food cost.

The supplier is required to review the current range of services, make recommendations, and introduce an innovative approach focused on new food concepts to satisfy a wide range of student tastes and dietary requirements.

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