THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD · Awarded contract

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Award of Joint School Catering Services Contract for Four Tunbridge Wells Grammar Schools

Awarded 31 Aug 2016

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Awarded31 Aug 2016

Value£3,335,955.00

SupplierMultiple suppliers - see notes below

AgencyTHE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

RegionSouth East

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 5y 2mo ago5y term

Awarded 31 Aug 2016Expired 30 Aug 2021

About

The Litmus Partnership Ltd awarded a contract to multiple suppliers for the provision of catering services across four Tunbridge Wells grammar schools: The Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School, The Judd School, and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys.

The joint contract, valued at approximately £3,335,955, operates on a 3+2 year basis from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2019, with an option for a further two years.

It is structured as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful contractors offering a guaranteed return or cost per annum, while sovereignty of the cash tariff remains with the schools.

The schools sought innovative catering solutions and aimed to maximise investment from bidders, with each school retaining the option to award to the same or different suppliers.

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