Northern Beaches Councils Teaching Resources Pre-Qualified List Panel
Tender Overview
About this tender
Northern Beaches Council is looking to create formal relationships with suppliers to provide educational toys, resources and furniture to Councils Early Learning services. These pre-qualified lists ensure that all suppliers meet the business requirements, have appropriate levels of insurance and comply safety regulations and standards for the products that they supply. Suitable suppliers are invited to apply for inclusion on a pre-qualified list. This list will be used by staff across Councils Early Learning services to supply: Educational toys; Play equipment; Hard and soft furnishings; Sports equipment; Art supplies; Games. Products are expected to be of a high quality and provide value for money to Council. The suppliers will be expected to offer a delivery service to Council properties within the Northern Beaches Council area within a timely manner.
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