meal service at Acqui schools transitions to Cirfood; learn about the new lunch prices
In a move aimed at improving the school dining experience for students, the municipality of Acqui has awarded a five-year contract to Cirfood to manage the school canteen service, starting from September. The decision was announced on the town hall's bulletin board.
The contract, worth a total of €3,687,900, includes a cap on the cost of meal vouchers for families at 6.50 euros, as stated in the tender. This cost remains unchanged due to a 0.4644% reduction.
The canteen service will offer balanced menus prepared under the supervision of ASL's nutritionists. However, it's important to note that the tender does not specify the involvement of ASL's nutritionists in the preparation of meals beyond supervising the first courses.
The economic operator, Cirfood, will prepare meals within a 35-kilometer radius of Acqui to ensure hot and well-cooked food. The tender does not mention the location for the preparation of second courses and desserts.
The school catering service will collaborate actively with families and the Parents' Canteen Committee will have its own identity, separate from the municipality. The Committee will also have autonomy in inspections of cooking points or eating spaces.
It's worth noting that Cirfood had previously managed the school catering in Acqui on a temporary basis in the 2024-25 academic year. The tender for a regular service takeover did not receive multiple offers; only Cirfood's offer was presented.
The tender does not specify any conditions regarding the allocation of safety fees or mention any changes in the award amount for the contract. Last September, there was a controversy over an increase in the cost of meal vouchers at the start of the school year, but the tender does not provide details on this matter.
The school catering service in Acqui has been the subject of several controversies in recent years. However, with the implementation of this new contract, the municipality hopes to address these issues and provide a more efficient and high-quality service for the students.
As always, more information about the specific requirements for the school canteen service provider in Acqui can be found in the tender document or on the official tender portal or local municipality website.
- The school canteen service in Acqui, under the management of Cirfood, aims to offer an average of 35 well-cooked meals within a 35-kilometer radius, ensuring a balanced food-and-drink lifestyle for students.
- In an effort to enhance the home-and-garden aspect of the students' lifestyle, the Parents' Canteen Committee will have autonomy in inspecting cooking points and eating spaces.
- Despite previous controversies, this new contract, worth €3,687,900, promises to provide high-quality recipes and a more efficient service, addressing the issues faced by the school catering service in Acqui.
