THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD · Awarded contract

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Provision of Catering Services at Colmers School and Sixth Form College

Awarded 31 Mar 2016

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Awarded31 Mar 2016

Value£165,588.00

SupplierCompass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Chartwells

AgencyTHE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 7y 7mo ago2y 12mo term

Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 31 Mar 2019

About

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (UK) Limited trading as Chartwells for the provision of all catering and vending services at Colmers School & Sixth Form College, including hospitality and free issue requirements.

The contract, valued at £165,588, was for a duration of three years commencing on 1 April 2016 and concluding on 31 March 2019.

The contract operated on a guaranteed performance basis with free issue requirements and hospitality recharged on consumption at net food cost only, with no subsidy.

The successful tenderer was required to provide inward capital investment to refresh and rejuvenate the catering facilities, improve provision, and reduce pupil queuing times.

The quality of food provision was critical, with requirements to source bakery, meat, fruit and vegetables, and dairy products through local suppliers within 20 miles of the school, and menus to feature in-season products.

Customer engagement was fundamental to continuous improvement.

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