THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Catering Services at The Maplesden Noakes School

Awarded 31 May 2016

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Awarded31 May 2016
Value£601,215.00
SupplierCompass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited trading as Chartwells
AgencyTHE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD
RegionSouth East
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 5y 5mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 May 2016Expired 30 May 2021

About

THE LITMUS PARTNERSHIP LTD awarded a contract to Compass Contract Services (U.K.) Limited trading as Chartwells for the provision of catering services at The Maplesden Noakes School, an 11-19 secondary school in Maidstone, Kent.

The contract, valued at AUD 601,215, covers morning breaks, lunch, hospitality, and free issue requirements for 1,068 students and 127 staff, with a focus on new food concepts and dietary requirements.

The three-year contract runs from June 2016 to June 2019, with an option to extend for up to two additional years until June 2021, operating as a Guaranteed Performance Contract with a guaranteed return/cost per annum and sovereignty of the cash tariff remaining with the school.

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