Our Design & Project Management Service
 
The road to a successful refurbishment or new build follows a logical route, Steve Thompson our design Consultant has followed this route on many projects.

Initial Feasibility Study
Primarily utilised for budgeting purposes, the study will provide space allocation, equipment specification and cost analysis in line with our initial client brief for medium to long term investment. The brief report is based on the Client's existing situation and known future needs combined with modern solutions and our experience of similar projects. This initially will outline otherwise normally overlooked hidden costs. Outline design concepts may also be included for architectural layouts and planning permission requirements.

Design Brief
A brief is fundamental in terms of service performance to ensure all design and equipment requirements are in line with operational activities. This includes short, medium and long term business plan strategies.

Outline / In-depth Working Drawings
Layout drawings, in line with the brief, provide internal environment designs indicating area relationships and equipment content. Depending on the involvement of bespoke equipment, outline or working drawings may be necessary. This design will form the basis of the content specification, effectively and creatively utilising and combining space with modern equipment.

Tender Management
This consultancy service incorporates the creation of a bespoke individually written and designed package for equipment specification, layout and tender documentation. the main objective is to assist in the selection of the catering equipment supplier most suitably qualified to achieve standards of performance on a price competitive bid. We incorporate both financial and qualitative aspects within the service.

Charter Procurement Plan
Many of our clients today prefer to work with a select team from start to finish of each project, working directly with manufacturers and/or importers. Our design consultancy service provides for a fully comprehensive design and specification package as in normal tendering situations. However, at the point of tender issue we take each client direct to the manufacturer. (A pre-tender process will be initiated with manufacturers to achieve pricing competitiveness). We will act as project and procurement managers, vetting all qualitative and financial aspects on a fee basis.

The key advantages of this service:

  • Our clients receive the normal benefits of a consultancy package.
  • Major pricing reductions from side-stepping the distribution network.
Recent Project:

Nov 2005
Dudley College
Student Restaurant Refurbishment

 
 

 

Charter Catering Consultants Limited
C O N S U L T A N T S  T O  T H E  F O O D
S E R V I C E  &  H O S P I T A L I T Y  I N D U S T R Y

Norbury House
Priory Lane
Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire UK
Tel: 01905 796 888
E-mail info@consultcharter.co.uk