Merrylands Public School - Canteen Licence
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Merrylands Public School is calling tenders for the licence of the school canteen for the school year commencing 28th January, 2027, for a term of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 years. Annual school enrolments will be approximately 640. Scope Operation of the school canteen under licence at Merrylands Public School Contract Terms and Conditions Licence term of 3 years commencing 28th January, 2027 Option to renew for a further 2 years Eligibility All employees must hold a current Working With Children Check (mandatory criteria) Instructions to Tenderers Tenders must be sent electronically with "Commercial in Confidence - School Canteen Tender" noted in the subject line, and sent to Mrs Bronwyn York, Principal, at Merryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. Enquiries General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to Kerry Zammit, Business Manager, on 9632-9709 (Mon, Tue), 9646-2200 (Thur, Fri), or Merryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
How to respond to this tender
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Read the requirements in full
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