Provision of Train Catering Services (Avanti and TransPennine Express)

Description

First Rail Holdings (FRH) tender for On-Train Catering Services on behalf of Avanti West Coast (Avanti) and Transpennine Express (TPE) for the provision of end to end Catering Services including; New Product Development (NPD)/ Product Procurement & Delivery and associated Supply Chain Management, Final Mile Logistics (from receipt of Goods into Service Centre through to delivery to trainside) and Outsourced On-Train Retail Trolley Services (TPE only). On-Train Catering Services relate to the provision of food products suitable for either retail or complimentary purposes on board train services in First Class, Standard Premium (Avanti only) or Standard Class to ensure rail passenger access to refreshments during their journey either via trolley services or dedicated onboard sales outlets. NB This requirement also includes the provision of products to First Class lounge facilities at specific stations, special events and some HQ Office locations.