Provision of Catering Services for Montsaye Community Learning Partnership Schools

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The Litmus Partnership Ltd awarded a contract to ABM Catering Ltd for the provision of catering services across nine schools within the Montsaye Community Learning Partnership, including Montsaye Academy, Rothwell Junior School, Rothwell Victoria Infant School, Loatlands Primary School, Havelock Junior School, Havelock Infant School, Wilbarston C of E Primary School, Rushton Primary School, and Hawthorn Community Primary School.

The contract, valued at AUD 3,750,000, commenced on 1 September 2019 for an initial three-year period and operates on a fixed cost basis.

The scope covered all catering services, including hospitality and free issue requirements, with an emphasis on achieving best value and sourcing fresh produce locally, particularly fresh meat, bakery, and fruit and vegetables.

The successful supplier was expected to demonstrate innovation, flexibility, and commercialism.

Additionally, the supplier was required to pay a consultancy fee of GBP 8,000 plus VAT to The Litmus Partnership, invoiced after the 10-day standstill period ending week commencing 22 July 2019, with full payment due by 12 August 2019.

The contract allowed for potential expansion to additional schools joining the partnership, using the same costing model and ratios.