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The key aims of the tender are to:  Provide a high standard of cleaning  Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place  Good communication at local and operations manager level with the School - two-way communication  Daily interaction with the School representative at each site  Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis  Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the School and maximise the work completed  Training and development of the teams at the School The Service comprisesThe cleaning service to all buildings as described within the attached schedule of areas.  Additional cleaning services to cover the use of the buildings outside normal operating hours

The Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust has decided to tender their catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process as a Framework Agreement with potential to grow over time as the Trust evolves. The Schools involved are: - · Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School, Skipton · Christ Church CE (VC) Primary School, Skipton · Roecliffe Church of England Primary School, Boroughbridge · Dacre Braithwaite Church of England Primary School, Harrogate · The Federation of Holy Trinity Schools and Nursery, Ripon · The Federation of Grewelthorpe CE Primary School, Fountains CE Primary School & North Stainley Church of England Primary School, Ripon · St Matthew's Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Chapel Allerton Leeds · Barwick in Elmet Church of England Primary School, Leeds · Roundhay St John Church of England Primary School, Leeds Issue of Invitation to Tender 4th March 2024 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites 18th to 20th March 2024 inclusively Clarification Deadline 12 noon Monday 1st April 2024 Clarification Return Deadline * 12 noon Wednesday 3rd April 2024 Deadline for return of Tender Responses 9:30am Wednesday 10th April 2024 Presentation by shortlisted bidders All Day Wednesday 1st May 2024 Reference site visits w/c 6th May 2024 Contract Awarded by Week ending 17th April 2024 Mobilisation Meeting TBC April 2024 Contract Commencement 1st September 2024 and 28th October 2024

The college wish to be at the forefront of college catering and as such require a modern, branded offer that reflects the leading trends in the industry. At this time, the college's wish is to commence a catering contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused retail service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice. The college's objectives for the new contract are as follows: - • A catering service that is well managed and requires minimal involvement from the college's management team. • A strong Contractor Area Manager who will develop and lead the team to deliver exceptional customer service, a consistently high-quality food offer and spend a substantial amount of time on site at the outset to undertake this. • A Contractor who is proactive in their relationship management with the college, with good communication with key college staff. • Investment in the college's Catering service through increased marketing, equipment to enhance the services and educational events in return for a tenure of contract. • Innovation to allow for speed of service, customer interaction improvements and renewed interest. • A higher number of students and staff using the facilities by providing a high quality, affordable and nutritious meal. • A catering service that encourages students to take a healthy and balanced meal. • Food and drinks that look appetising and are attractively presented and are priced accordingly and obviously for the consumer. • A hospitality service that will help showcase the college through events to parents and visitors. • A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all college activities. • A service that is professionally merchandised and marketed with discretion and to the mutual benefit of the college and the Contractor. • A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing. • A Contractor who is willing to expand and develop the current skills in the team. • A Contractor alive to the current issues of sustainability. • A Contractor who can cater for vegan diets and other special requirements such as halal and gluten free as required.

Framework Agreement for catering across all schools in the Trust

The key aims of the tender are to:  Provide a high standard of cleaning  Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place  Good communication at local and operations manager level with the School - two-way communication  Daily interaction with the School representative at each site  Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis  Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the School and maximise the work completed  Training and development of the teams at the School The Service comprises:  The cleaning service to all buildings as described within the attached schedule of areas.  Additional cleaning services to cover the use of the buildings outside normal operating hours.

The key aims of the tender are to:  Provide a high standard of cleaning  Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place  Good communication at local and operations manager level with the School - two-way communication  Daily interaction with the School representative at each site  Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis  Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the School and maximise the work completed  Training and development of the teams at the School The Service comprises:  The cleaning service to all buildings as described within the attached schedule of areas.  Additional cleaning services to cover the use of the buildings outside normal operating hours.

The key aims of the tender are to:  Provide a high standard of cleaning.  Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place.  Good communication at local and operations manager level with the individual School - two-way communication. The school would like weekly/fortnightly updates on certain information, such as hours delivered against plan, service issues and observation.  Daily interaction with the client.  Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis.  Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the school and maximise the work completed.  Training and development of the teams at the school. This does not imply that this is not happening now - these are the aims of the contract. The school work to provide the pupils and staff with the very best experiences they can. The quality of the environment in which they all work together is very important to us. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors, and other areas of the school impact upon the teaching and learning that goes within the school. The school expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as we do. They do seek value for money but that does not mean they will choose the cheapest quote possible. They are seeking a partner who will be willing to undertake extra work and be flexible in approach when dealing with certain key events in our year.

Catering services at 7 schools in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area.

Issue of Invitation to Tender 2nd April 2024 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites 24th April 2024 Clarification Deadline 13th May 2024 Clarification Return Deadline * 15th May 2024 Deadline for return of Tender Responses 21st May 2024 Presentation by shortlisted bidders to the School 4th June 2024 Reference site visits TBC Contract Awarded by 19th June 2024 Mobilisation Meeting Late June 2024 Contract Commencement 1st September 2024

Notice number: 2024/S 000-000073

Catering services for the provision of School meals at Heckmondwike Grammar School

The key aims of the tender are to:  Provide a high standard of cleaning  Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place  Good communication at local and operations manager level with the School - two-way communication  Daily interaction with the School representative at each site  Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis  Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the School and maximise the work completed  Training and development of the teams at the School The Service comprises: The cleaning service to all buildings as described within the attached schedule of areas.  Additional cleaning services to cover the use of the buildings outside normal operating hours.

School Catering Hortsforth Newlaithes Primary School, Grove Road Primary School Harrorgate, Stocks Lane Primary School Bradford, St Ostwalds Primary School Guiseley. Catering services tender

The Trust have decided to tender the cleaning services of their Girls Grammar School, to investigate the financial and qualitive benefits that they could be offered.

The Trust are looking to appoint a contract caterer to deliver their catering services on site at all 12 of their Primary Schools

Cleaning Services for Grace Academy Coventry.

Bradgate Education Partnership, located in Leicestershire have decided to tender the cleaning services of their secondary academies to investigate the financial and qualitive benefits they could be offered.

Dales Academies Trust consisting of three Schools in Stockton and eleven Schools in North Yorkshire, have decided to tender their primary school catering services to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered as a group.

The college are looking to appoint a contract caterer to deliver their catering services on site.