Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus Canteen License
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus is calling for tenders for the licence to operate the school canteen, commencing with the school year on 28th January 2027 for a term of 3 years, with an option to renew for a further 2 years. Scope Operation of the school canteen at Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Campus under licence Contract Terms and Conditions Licence commencement: School year commencing 28th January 2027 Term: 3 years, with an option to renew for a further 2 years Annual school enrolments: Approximately 700 in 2027 and 840 in 2028 and beyond Contractor Requirements All employees must hold a current Working with Children Check Instructions to Tenderers Tenders must be sent electronically, with the subject line noted as "Commercial in Confidence - School Canteen Tender" Tenders must be sent to Chantelle Phair, The Principal, at nbscfreshw-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Tenders close at 3pm on 21st August 2026 Enquiries General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be directed to Lucy Muir, School Administrative Manager, on 02 9905 2634 or nbscfreshw-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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