Promoting Fair, Ethical & Sustainable Practices

Integrating Local produce, Artisan Products and Local Supply

FES Catering brand

• Integrates commercial strategy with core Corporate Social Responsibility Values.

• Philosophy underpins all catering services.

• Embedded in the procurement process.

• Integrates a commitment to fairtrade with using local produce, local supply networks and environmental and ethical initiatives.

Sources of Advice

• Local Food Groups

• Farmers Markets

• SALSA

• Public Sector Procurement Initiative

• City Partnership

• Business Networks

• Colleagues

Inspiration

• Commercial Success• Multi Cultural Community• Internationalism• Excellent local Artisan producers• Fresh Produce eg, organic vegetables, local

honey, locally reared meats, locally caught fish.• Uniqueness• Healthy Eating• Vegetarian Products• Our Catering Team

Obstacles and Solutions

• Risk to University

• Procurement Process

• Pricing

• Consistency

• Building supplier capability

• Using local suppliers is part of the PSFPI. Simplify processes.

• Agree sustainable prices. Achieve a balance between these and other products. Promote value behind the product.

• Work with supplier to agree specifications, and standards, provide regular feedback.

Outcomes

• Communicates university values• Commercial success• Unique catering experience which achieves

differentiation• Positively impacts on student experience• Has enabled suppliers to grow their business

through expanding their customer base.• Enables us to “tick” a range of ethical boxes.