Award of Centralised Catering Services Contract to Cucina Restaurants Limited by Meller Educational Trust
Meller Educational Trust · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Centralised Catering Services Contract to Cucina Restaurants Limited by Meller Educational Trust
Awarded 31 Aug 2017
Awarded31 Aug 2017
Value£7,066,666.00
SupplierCucina Restaurants Limited
AgencyMeller Educational Trust
RegionSouth East
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 4y 2mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2017Expired 30 Aug 2022
About
Meller Educational Trust awarded a contract to Cucina Restaurants Limited for the centralised procurement of catering services across the Trust.
The contract initially covers Bushey Academy, Francis Combe Academy, Hertswood Academy, and Watford UTC, with potential extension to other schools within the Trust as existing arrangements end and the Trust grows.
Services may vary between academies to suit local demographics, site facilities, and student numbers, with contract terms required to be favourable to each institution and each academy retaining the right to determine value for money.
The contract value is £7,066,666.
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