Our team list
Dawn Blount CMgr MCMI
Director
Dawn brings extensive experience in contract catering across all sectors. As an Owner Director of WLP Consultancy Services, she combines expert knowledge of tendering and contract management with exceptional attention to detail. Dawn is passionate about building strong client relationships and delivering bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of each school she works with.
Diane Herbert
Director
Diane brings over 25 years of experience in Catering and Facilities Management across multi-sector contracts. As an Owner Director of WLP Consultancy Services, she works closely with clients on tender management, contract monitoring, and Support Managed contracts, combining commercial expertise with strong relationships to deliver bespoke solutions for schools.
Sally Humphreys
Office Manager
Sally heads up the Oswestry office and is a key coordinator for our business, having an extensive background in catering and business management.
Sue Walker
Operations Manager
Sue joins us as Operations Manager within our in-house management support services. With her strong operational expertise and client-focused approach, Sue will play a key role in ensuring we continue to deliver the high levels of service, responsiveness and support that our clients expect from WLP.
Anita Mynett
Operations Manager
Anita joined WLP as an additional support for the Inhouse contracts as well as supporting with compliance, auditing and training. Anita comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge gained from working with various contractors within the education sector.
Sue Perry
Associate Consultant and Procurement Specialist
Sue is seconded to our key contracts in the College sector, where she manages and advises on their procurement requirements. Sue’s project management skills and knowledge of multiple procurement processes enables us to support our clients across many aspects of their business.
Lauren Price
Finance Administrator
Lauren works at our Head Office in Oswestry. Lauren joins us from an experienced finance background and is responsible for the day to day management of all matters financial along with supporting the work of the Head Office.
David Penlington
Associate Consultant
David has a wealth of experience in the contract catering sector in both senior operations and business development roles. He has worked for multi-national plc’s, independents and also co-founded a successful contract catering company. His expertise brings support to the WLP team in identifying client needs, managing tender processes, assessing responses and monitoring performance post contract award.
Sarah Wass
Associate Consultant
Sarah has extensive experience of senior roles within operations in many industries including catering operations for healthcare, education and B+I plus retail operations. She brings to WLP analytical skills to assist with the management of tenders and contracts awarded. She enjoys strong relationships with clients and contractors and works collaboratively to ensure success.
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“Award of the contract is not the end of the process and to ensure value for money you must commit to regular contract monitoring. The Trust have been working in partnership with WLP since 2016 who have provided support in securing effective catering and cleaning solutions and guiding us through the complexities of legislation in the tendering and monitoring of these services.
Contract monitoring is key to the Trust ensuring that the contracts are delivered to a high standard and monitored against the KPI’s, and targets set which helps our schools remain compliant and maximise contract value. WLP’s efficient reliable and dedicated team have extensive knowledge and expertise in the education sector. WLP have provided excellent value for money and their expertise in the procurement and contract monitoring process has proven to be invaluable to the Trust and our schools”
