The Hollyfield School - Catering Services

The successful tenderer will be required to provide catering services at The Hollyfield School. The catering contract will commence on 1 January 2016 and be let for a 3 year term on a fixed price basis.

The objectives set out below are those listed by the School.

Catering Tender Objectives

• Meals which meet the Government Nutrient Based Standards for school lunches which includes the minimum portion sizes

• Procure food in a more sustainable way, Fresh and seasonal produce to be used in menus, Local sourcing of foods if possible

• Fully compliant with legislation

• Experienced in the provision of school catering services and are financially secure

• Offer a good range of service options, attractive menu choices and good value for money, Low sugar and low fat levels alternatives used

• Free of artificial colours and additives where possible

• Vegetarian options to be imaginative and offer variety

• Medical Diets

• Operate sound food safety procedures

• Prepared to work flexibly and in partnership with schools to meet students’ needs and help maximise the take up of meals

• Understand how schools are managed and their relationships with students, staff and parents/carer

• Dealing with catering rubbish and recycling procedures

• The main aim is to provide children and young people high quality, enjoyable and creative choices of nutritious food. Working with Schools and Health Partners to improve wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyles.

• Meet the School’s policy of providing a meal service by offering menus that are nutritionally balanced with a variety of dishes to meet customer expectations. These expectations will be established through customer research and feedback.