Award of School Meals Catering Framework to Cater Link Limited by Bracknell Forest Borough Council

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Bracknell Forest Borough Council awarded a contract to Cater Link Limited (trading as Caterlink) for the provision of school meals catering under a framework agreement.

The framework covers 11 primary schools in Bracknell Forest with approximately 3,800 pupils and had total meal sales of 332,000 in the 2017/18 school year.

The agreement is for an initial three-year period with an option to extend for a further year, and allows other Berkshire schools to join later.

Meals must meet School Food Regulations and Caroline Walker guidelines, use fresh ingredients prepared on the day, offer low sugar and low-fat alternatives, avoid artificial colours and additives where possible, provide imaginative vegetarian options, use fresh and seasonal produce, and source locally where possible.

All school staff require enhanced DBS checks.

The total estimated framework value ranges between £2,000,000 and £6,000,000 depending on take-up.

The awarded contract value is £6,000,000.