Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Overview Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from food vendors, retail stallholders and food trucks to take part in Light Up the Lake 2026, the flagship event of The Lakes Festival, held at Memorial Park, The Entrance. About The Lakes Festival returns from 6 to 15 November 2026, bringing communities, businesses and visitors together to celebrate the Central Coast's waterways over a 10-day program. Light Up the Lake attracts thousands of attendees for an evening of live entertainment, family-friendly activities and lakeside celebration at Memorial Park. Event: Light Up the Lake Location: Memorial Park, The Entrance Date: Saturday 7 November 2026 Festival Dates: 6 to 15 November 2026 Scope The scope includes: Provision of food and retail offerings for attendees at Light Up the Lake Operation from a food truck (preferred) or a suitably equipped food stall Eligibility Council is seeking retail stallholders, food vendors and food trucks able to provide high-quality retail and food offerings for festival attendees Applicants with outstanding debts to Central Coast Council are not eligible to participate Contractor Requirements Vendors must provide their own marquee or food truck Vendors must supply their own equipment, water source and operational resources Power may not be available at all sites How to Apply Applicants should complete the online Expression of Interest form to apply. Bump-in and bump-out times and site maps will be provided to successful applicants closer to the event date Site allocations will be determined following the assessment process and are not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis All applications will be reviewed after the closing date to ensure a diverse and balanced mix of food offerings across the event Submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee acceptance Successful applicants will be notified following the assessment process Enquiries For enquiries regarding this Expression of Interest, please contact the Events Team via events@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
