Provision of Schools' Catering Services Contract

RBWM requires an experienced school meals provider to provide school meals to 16 primary schools across the Borough for a 3+1 +1 years contract.

The offer must be a 2 course set meal with a vegetarian option available (we currently have one school that provides Halal meat). Alternative options such as Jacket Potato with fillings and a sandwich/packed lunch also available during the Summer term. The provider must be able to offer a Cashless Catering system. There is potential for the contract to expand over the duration of the contract with more schools adding to the portfolio although this is not guaranteed.

This opportunity has been advertised on OJEU ref: publication number 2017/S 226-471974.

Additional information: How to Express an Interest in This Tender

Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://www.localgovsourcing.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).

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Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box.

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