Contract caterer Sodexo signs multi million pound deal with Thames Valley University

The contract, which started this month, is worth over £4 million in total turnover. The contract caterer is now providing catering, retail, hospitality services to the University's students and staff, across all four of its campuses. In addition Sodexo will provide waste management services under a separate contract. The contract includes the provision of catering services to a number of outlets, where a wide selection of sandwiches, soups, salad boxes and yogurts will be made available throughout the day – all part of Sodexo's 'theunity' food offer. Sodexo is employing over 40 employees across the four sites in Ealing, Slough, Brentford and Reading. The company secured the deal after a competitive tender, beating a previous contractor who held the contact for over 12 years. Jane Bristow, managing director of Sodexo Education, said: "This is an exciting win for Sodexo and a great addition to our portfolio of universities and further evidence that we understand the needs of such a diverse client base. We look forward to working with Thames Valley University, and to have the opportunity to add value to the daily life of the students, staff and visitors." Dee Martin, senior facilities manager at Thames Valley University, added: "Throughout the tender process the Sodexo team demonstrated a clear commitment to improving the student experience, fresh food and a range of sustainability issues, all of which were compatible with the University's objectives. "Services were effectively mobilised within a reduced timeframe and the resource structure and commitment to the contract were evident from the outset."