Hambledon School Canteen Licence
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Tenders are called for the licence of the school canteen at Hambledon School for the school year commencing on 28th January 2027, for a term of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 years. Annual school enrolments will be approximately 595. Scope Operation of the Hambledon School canteen under licence Contract Terms and Conditions Licence term commencing 28th January 2027 for 3 years, with an option to renew for a further 2 years Contractor Requirements All employees must hold a current Working with Children Check Instructions to Tenderers Requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to 9837 3200, hambledon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or judy.mcewen@det.nsw.edu.au. Tenders must be sent electronically, with the subject line "Commercial in Confidence - School Canteen Tender", to The Principal at judy.mcewen@det.nsw.edu.au. Tenders close at 3pm on 2nd October. Enquiries General enquiries can be directed to 9837 3200, hambledon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or judy.mcewen@det.nsw.edu.au.
How to respond to this tender
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