First Wessex - Catering Services at Extra Care Schemes

First Wessex seeks a Catering Provider to use the kitchen facilities for the provision of services to residents of three of its Extra care schemes (Eastleigh, Farnborough and & Aldershot)along with visitors and others in the local communites as agreed with First Wessex. Suppliers will be expected to compete for the entire contract which will be made up of one lot First Wessex will be responsible for providing utility supplies, waste disposal and providing / maintaining fixed equipment and other agreed key equipment required in provision of meals. *Inventory of equipment list to be confirmed at start of contract. Catering Provider to be responsible for provision of own bespoke equipment required (that is not included in First Wessex equipment inventory) and for good housekeeping in the operation of a commercial kitchen and dining area (including cleaning and anti-vermin control). Catering Services are expected 7 days a week, lunch time focus initially but opportunity for Catering Provider to explore widening this as required, in consultation with First Wessex - eg: feedback may confirm a need to provide early evening service as well as breakfast. First Wessex require a Varied rotating menu, reviewed periodically with residents - 1, 2 or 3 course plus tea/coffee, lighter options for those who request this. Option to prepare a cold meal to be taken to apartment later (eg: where resident has an appointment at lunch time). Themed events for specific times of the year (eg: Christmas, Chinese New Year, Indian events). To cater for all specific dietary needs whether medical or choice based to give residents confidence to use the dining service knowing their needs have been taken into account (eg: diabetic, wheat-free and/or vegetarian). For more details please register your interest where you will be able to view the Specification for this contract

Additional information: Please register at www.housingprocurement.com to view the tender documents Three Extra care schemes within Hampshire. (1 in Aldershot, 1 in Farnborough and 1 in Eastleigh)