FAQs
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WILL OUR SCHOOL KEEP ITS CURRENT KITCHEN TEAM?
Yes, you will! Under TUPE regulations, your current kitchen staff will transfer across when Dolce becomes your school’s new catering provider.
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WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR SCHOOL’S KITCHEN?
Since almost all local authorities recognise a school’s kitchen as part of a school’s estate, it remains with the school. Be sure to get in touch with us if you have any issues around this.
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CAN I RUN MY OWN THREE QUOTE BEST VALUE TENDER?
Check out our free downloadable document here.
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HOW LONG SHOULD MY CATERING CONTRACT BE?
We recommend a one-year contract with a terms cancellation thereafter.
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HOW MUCH NOTICE DO I NEED TO GIVE A NEW PROVIDER?
Generally, six weeks is considered best practice for TUPE, so we’d advise eight weeks to ensure a smooth transition.
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IS THE SCHOOL RESPONSIBLE FOR TUPE?
No – unless you operate your own in-house service. Under employment law, it will be the responsibility of the incumbent employer and the new employer.