Harrison wins three new Independent School contracts

Monday 06 September 2010

Harrison Catering are delighted to be opening three new Independent School contracts this September, expanding an ever-growing portfolio in this sector. After competitive tender processes, Harrison were awarded contracts with three fabulous schools: Putney High School, Harrogate Ladies' College and Snaresbrook College Preparatory School, taking over the contracts from the start of the 2010/11 school year.

The contracts will provide meals for over 1,500 pupils aged 4-18 and sees Harrison taking on over 40 new catering staff. These contract gains serve to further position Harrison Catering as a leading school meals provider in the Independent Schools sector. We believe that our tried and trusted experience helped Harrison to see off competition from a range of high-calibre competitors.

Geoffrey Harrison, founder and MD of Harrison Catering, said: "A high quality catering service is crucial in today's competitive independent school market and, at Harrison, our focus is always on quality and the reinforcement of each Independent School's community ethos. Our experience in this market goes back to the very beginnings of the company and through this we fully appreciate and understand the importance of our role with each school to ensure that pupils and staff enjoy our service and get exceptional value for money."

About the schools:

• Putney High School is located on a green and leafy site close to the heart of Putney in South West London. They have been educating girls for over a hundred years
• Harrogate Ladies College, located on the Duchy of Lancaster estate in this stunning North Yorkshire town, is a prestigious independent and day school for girls aged 11-18
• Snaresbrook College Preparatory School is a co-ed primary day school located in South Woodford, London. The school boasts an extremely high success rate in preparing children for Public schools at various levels and to Grammar schools at age 11