Messingham Primary School ~ Catering Tender

Messingham Primary School is a standalone primary school within Messingham, and at the heart of the local community, with clear vision and values, to enhancing pupils from teaching and learning along with passion about food, the School is located in Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe with good access routes. In your tender response if you put forward a value for PPM or other solutions, please highlight them and the costs.

The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the school, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract awarded will be on a guaranteed performance basis, Messingham Primary School are looking for a successful contractor focused on a primary solution both in food execution, delivery and overall commitment to young people.

The duration of the contract being offered is three years commencing on the 31st of March 2025 and concluding on 25th of February 2028, with the potential for an extension of up to a further two years on the same terms and conditions without the right to further extend. Total income: Annual value circa £66,336 The recharge of all UFSM’s and FSM’s is to be based on £2.53 including KS2/paid meals and charged monthly in arrears based on uptake numbers.

The Client wishes for the successful contractor to be able to offer a consistently high standard of food across the whole school day during the course of this contract termdemonstrating innovation, a passion for food and flair. Messingham Primary School wishes to offer good wholesome healthy eating options within the menus which should be based on the use of fresh ingredients and bakery products sourced through a local supply chain.

Working with the local community is something that the School strives to always do and to this end we would like to ensure that all your fresh produce is sourced from local suppliers {within a 30-mile radius of the school}: details should be included within your submission. Providence of supply is important, and all ingredients should be of ‘prime quality’ The School also wishes to achieve because of this tender process. 1.Experienced and insightful contract management to promote good levels of communication and engagement with Messingham Primary School 2."Well-trained catering teams at each school, with a focus by the successful contractor on both craft training and customer service. 3.The provision of a healthy balanced menu that meets nutritional guidelines and is enjoyed by our pupils. 4.Innovation and flexibility, with the ability to introduce within the menu current “food trends” and recommend new service initiatives to keep school meals exciting. 5.An effective marketing campaign should be implemented across Messingham Primary School that is suitable and appropriate for the school, local community and key stakeholders that should be promoted effectively to both pupils and parents alike. 6.There needs to be total transparency with accounts that are clear and easy to understand. 7.To achieve overall a value for money is an objective of this tender – However please note that Messingham Primary School is not obliged to accept the lowest price, and the contract award will be in line with the marking matrix published within the tender specification where an overall focus will be given to food quality, innovation, and the quality of the catering offer. Additional information: Please note, this is a Contract Award Notice, this contract has already been awarded.