Discover how Litmus Partnership helped Marlborough College approach a re-design of their historic dining space through consumer insights.
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Discover how 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.
Helping universities and colleges create standout campus experiences
We know our way around the Higher and Further Education sector — it’s home for us. Over the years, we’ve worked with management teams across the UK to transform the student experience through smarter, more engaging and efficient campus services.
With tuition fees and expectations rising, students are demanding more from their experience — and every aspect of that experience matters. From the quality of food to the condition of food service environments, the services that support learning play a critical role in shaping perceptions, satisfaction and success. That’s where we come in.
The partner of choice
Universities and colleges trust Litmus nationwide to help them deliver outstanding student and staff experiences.
In partnership with The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO), we conducted one of the most comprehensive studies into university catering business models. The findings revealed that 85% of universities are using innovation to create a point of difference — because standing out from the crowd is more important than ever.
We’ve supported over 40 universities and colleges across the UK in developing and implementing strategies that drive measurable improvements in catering, cleaning, and facilities management.
Whether through outsourcing, refining in-house services or introducing new commercial models, we work alongside institutions to create effective, sustainable and future-proofed solutions.
Our consultancy services for Higher & Further Education
- Benchmarking, Reviews & Audits – offering independent analysis that measures performance, value and compliance – helping you understand where your services stand and how to make them better
- Strategic Soft FM Services Reviews – improving cleaning, hospitality, and student-facing environments
- Commercial & Concession Contracts – supporting revenue generation and partner management
- Specifications & Tender Project Management – delivering compliant and competitive procurement processes
- Consumer Insight Programmes – understanding the needs and expectations of today’s students and staff
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.
Discover how Litmus Partnership helped University of Bristol future-proof Goldney House and Gardens.
Read moreLitmus worked with the Cricks project team to formulate the Service Specification and establish service criteria for performance review.
Read moreBackground UWE Bristol has 10,000m2 of conferencing and events space, including an Exhibition & Conference Centre (ECC) with 4,000m2 of flexible space. This is the largest facility of its kind in South West England. These are University buildings, which are used for academic purposes as well as for generating external commercial revenues. There was a…
Read moreBackground Gleeds were appointed by the University to manage a strategic Masterplan project. The task was to provide a ‘Development Framework’ with the aim of efficiently structuring the University’s Built Environment requirements for the next 20 years and beyond. Gleeds appointed The Litmus Partnership to develop the catering and hospitality elements of the Masterplan document.…
Read moreBackground The University currently had a mixed economy model for the delivery of catering and retail services at its main campus in Exeter. This includes outlets operated by Pret a Manger, Costa Coffee and AMT, whilst there are restaurants, cafeterias and retail outlets directly managed by Campus Services and by the Students’ Guild. The University…
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Our impact
From strategy to delivery, we help universities and colleges to enhance their reputation, attract and retain students, and create campuses that work better for everyone.
Our work ensures that every service — from catering to cleaning — contributes to the overall quality, efficiency and experience that defines modern higher education.
Talk to our education specialists
If your college or university is focused on delivering the best possible student and staff experience through smarter, more efficient support services, talk to us.
Our higher education specialists can help you review, optimise and future-proof your catering, cleaning and soft facilities operations.
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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.