Sodexo retains Clifton College for further five years
Sodexo was first awarded the contract in 2017
Independents by Sodexo has announced it has retained the catering and hospitality contract with Clifton College in Bristol for a further five years, valued at £2.5m.
Clifton College, established in 1862, is one of the biggest co-ed schools in the country and has 1,255 students aged from 0 through to 18 years with 389 boarders.
Upper school pupils dine in the College’s main catering building called Big School Kitchen which is also used by the boarders for breakfast and supper. Sodexo was first awarded the contract in 2017 .
Steve Hawkins, managing director, schools for Sodexo UK and Ireland said: “The retention of this contract is testament to the strong relationship our team has developed with the College.
“We have placed an emphasis on continuous improvement and innovation within the contract particularly in the area of the hospitality offer which will help the College realise its commercial objectives in generating revenue from external events and functions which the College can reinvest for the benefit of its students.”
Gemma Rudrum, finance director, Clifton College added: “Independents by Sodexo has proven to be a trusted partner to the College, enabling us to realise the commercial potential our wonderful Grade II listed buildings and exquisite grounds. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Sodexo and boosting the opportunities to host some wonderful events.”
