Advanced Notice - Upcoming EOI for Government House Sydney Event and Guest Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Premier's Department, in conjunction with Government House Sydney, is providing advance notice of an upcoming Expression of Interest (EOI) for Event and Guest Services at Government House Sydney. Purpose The forthcoming EOI will be used to assess market capability, experience and capacity, and to inform the development of service requirements and procurement documentation for a subsequent Request for Tender. Scope The scope includes: Provision of Event and Guest Services at Government House Sydney Supply of professionally trained hospitality personnel to support official functions, ceremonial events and other Vice Regal engagements A detailed Scope of Services is not being issued at this stage. Contractor Requirements Demonstrated proven capability, experience and expertise in delivering high-quality hospitality services within premium venues, government functions and other high-profile environments Eligibility The Expression of Interest will be open to all interested suppliers. Instructions to Tenderers The Expression of Interest is anticipated to be released in September 2026, subject to change. To assist prospective respondents in preparing for the EOI process, suppliers are encouraged to: Ensure their Buy.NSW supplier profile is current and complete, including organisational details, contact information and business identifiers Regularly monitor the Buy.NSW Opportunities Hub for procurement updates Prepare examples and case studies demonstrating experience in delivering hospitality services within premium venues, government environments and other high-profile settings Ensure hospitality personnel maintain current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certifications and any other relevant industry qualifications Enquiries Contact: PD Procurement Email: Procurement@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au
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