This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services at Frederick Gough School.

Frederick Gough School is a community secondary school located in Scunthorpe, England with approximately 1 300 pupils aged 11 to 16.

The school is all about its pupils, their experience and their learning.

The Client is looking for a catering contractor who will be their partner within a vibrant competitive market.

The successful Supplier should be able to offer financial clarity, quality of service and food offer along with innovation and putting the customer first.

The catering service is currently managed by the LEA.

Any Supplier wishing to be considered for this contract must be able to demonstrate experience and depth of knowledge in the management and handling of TUPE issues, as well as a being able to manage local authority pensions.

The contract will commence on 1.4.2018 for a period of three years, with an option to extend on a 1 + 1 basis.

The value of the contract is 1 220 000 GBP.

This contract as a minimum will be nil cost in nature, but a financial return would be expected and is currently being provided.

It is expected that the successful Supplier would also concentrate on developing the team and market to move forward.

Investment is not actively sought, but may be required to enhance and further the service, should the bid require it.

We are seeking a suitably experienced Supplier who has current experience of working within the secondary school and college market place, ideally with a strong operational base within the North of England, thus allowing for responsive, contract support and management of catering staff.

The successful Supplier will be required to formally report each month on catering standard performance and operational matters, ensuring the senior management team at the school is fully informed about all issues related to delivery of the catering service.