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Better Food Service Begins Here

Easier and More Affordable Food Operations

Most organisations experience cost and operational inefficiencies that stand in the way of running a great food service. That’s where we can help. We work with you to unearth hidden opportunities, generating cost savings and operational improvements across your food service and its related purchasing.

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Ease the pressure on your team and your budget

With smoother food service operations and reduced financial strain, our approach frees your people – and your budget – to focus on what’s truly important, by creating savings that allow finances to be redirected into wider priorities and freeing kitchen staff to work more effectively, with less pressure and more control. And it doesn’t end there – even our fees are designed to pay for themselves.

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We look deeper

Whether you need tender support, a service review or purchasing expertise, our ‘Litmus Test’ approach blends insight, expertise and data to dig deeper – revealing hidden opportunities for improvement often missed by others that ease both budget constraints and operational inefficiencies across your food service.

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How We Drive Value

  • Catering Services

    Benchmarking, Review & Tender Management

    One Multi-Academy Trust saved c£200,000 on their catering costs through our best value strategic review and tender management process.

    £200k

    Saving per year

  • Inhouse Strategy & Solutions

    Litmus Edge

    Switching to Litmus Edge for inhouse kitchen management and procurement results in up to 20% savings on overall catering spend.

    20%

    Saving per year

  • Cleaning Services

    Tender Management

    A Trust saved £48,000 by consolidating cleaning contracts allowing the reinvestment of half the saving in sustainability initiatives.

    £48K

    Saving per year

  • Catering Services

    Procurement Insight and Strategy Reviews

    Our Litmus Optimise service delivered 8% savings on procurement spend, equating to £112,000 per year for one client.

    £112K

    Saving per year

  • Catering Services

    Procurement of Catering Services

    A Multi-Academy Trust achieved an annual saving of £140,000 through our expert tender management process.

    £140K

    Saving per year

  • Cleaning Services

    Best Value Strategic Review

    One independent school saved 400 hours per week by optimising cleaning schedules and resource allocation.

    400

    Hours saved per week

Hear from our Clients and Consultants

  • Litmus has provided a tool which enables us to track our position against market pricing to ensure we achieve the best from our GPO. The data has enabled procurement to actively challenge the pricing positions against a real market benchmark and brings credibility to internal discussions.

    Maria Madrid Rodenas – VP Procurement EMEA RHG

  • Litmus managed every aspect of the tender process with professionalism and fairness. They took the time to understand our unique requirements as a Special School. Their contract process is thorough and reliable.

    Elaine at Wyre Forest School

  • Litmus’ expertise, attention to detail and market knowledge were invaluable in securing two favourable agreements that fit our complex environment. Both contracts delivered financial gains and improved accountability. Their follow-up monitoring ensures ongoing performance, and I would not hesitate to recommend Neil and the Litmus team.

    Paul Teasdale, Associate Director of Estates, Queen Alexandra College

  • Litmus impressed us with their professionalism, transparency and structured approach. Their thorough assessment ensured our chosen partner aligned with our Trust’s values, and the clear KPIs and financial markers now help us monitor performance with confidence.

    Pardeep Dhami, Head of Finance

  • With Litmus’ guidance, we’ve transformed our catering operations—modernising systems, streamlining processes and achieving significant cost savings. We now have greater control and insight, allowing us to focus on enhancing menu quality. A resounding and lasting success.

    Mike Naworynsky OBE, Director of Operations, Marlborough College

  • Consolidating our catering and cleaning providers has been transformative, creating a more efficient and consistent operation across all schools. Litmus’ expertise was invaluable throughout, and we’re pleased to continue working with them on contract monitoring.

    Lee Miller MBE, Deputy Chief Executive, TSAT

  • We’ve worked with Litmus since our Trust began in 2016, and they’ve become a trusted, invaluable part of our team. They understand the challenges Multi-Academy Trusts face and have transformed our operations for the better. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

    Tim Monelle, Director of Trust Services, Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Our Services

At The Litmus Partnership, we don't just help organisations make informed, confident decisions about their food service and soft-FM operations - we also deliver solutions that enhance quality, save time, and reduce costs across these areas.

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Smart Software Solutions

Our suite of smart software tools combines powerful data insight with intuitive design to help organisations simplify processes, ensure compliance, and make more informed decisions.

  • Litmus tender management portal

    The Litmus Partnership’s LTMS platform simplifies tender management with full compliance, secure data handling and interactive reporting — helping organisations achieve the right outcome with confidence.

  • litmus Inside Track

    Price Tracking with Clarity and Confidence

    Litmus Inside Track service benchmarks your food and beverage spend, tracks supplier pricing accuracy and identifies savings, giving you complete control over procurement performance.

  • Litmus Edge

    The Future of In-House Catering Management

    Litmus Edge helps schools and MATs manage in-house catering more efficiently. It reduces costs, simplifies compliance and streamlines procurement — giving catering teams more time to focus on quality food and great service.

  • litmus Verify

    Measuring and Monitoring Performance

    Litmus Verify helps schools and MATs understand and improve catering performance through data-led benchmarking, cost analysis and customer insight — driving better value and measurable improvement.

Sector Specialisms

We bring sector-specific expertise and practical insight to help every organisation improve performance, efficiency and experience.

  • State Schools

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership supports state schools and academies - freeing leadership teams to focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding education.

  • Multi Academy Trusts

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership supports Multi-Academy Trusts in achieving efficient and high-quality food and soft-FM operations - enabling trust and school leaders to focus their time on delivering educational excellence.

  • Independent Schools & Groups

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership supports Independent Schools with expert consultancy across catering, cleaning and soft facilities management to deliver excellence, efficiency and long-term value.

  • Universities & Colleges

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership supports universities and colleges to improve food service and hospitality management through strategic insight that reveals what others miss, innovation and measurable results.

  • Healthcare

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership helps NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers and care homes to improve catering, cleaning and soft facilities management through expert consultancy and sustainable service solutions.

  • Business & Industry

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership helps organisations deliver value, efficiency and quality across complex operations...

  • Leisure, Attractions & Venues

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership helps leisure and venue operators improve profitability, service quality and guest satisfaction through strategic consultancy, smart solutions and operational insight that reveals opportunities for improvement that others miss.

  • Public Sector

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership helps local authorities, emergency services and government departments improve catering and soft facilities management service delivery.

  • Local Authorities

    Discover how The Litmus Partnership helps local authorities and education partnerships deliver compliant, efficient and cost-effective catering and soft facilities services through strategic procurement and contract management expertise.

Client Success Stories

Discover how we’ve helped organisations across education, healthcare, business and the public sector achieve measurable improvements in quality, efficiency and value.

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Insights and News

Stay informed with the latest industry insights, expert commentary and project updates from The Litmus Partnership team.

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Our support doesn't stop at the kitchen door

We also enhance other key services such as cleaning, grounds maintenance and security, because when these things operate efficiently, everything else falls into place.

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We love to connect with business leaders that want to make a change. Contact our friendly team to request a no obligation chat about your current challenges and goals.