Picton High School Canteen Licence
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Picton High School is calling tenders for the licence of the school canteen for the school year commencing on 28th January 2027, for a term of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 years. Scope Licence to operate the canteen at Picton High School Contract Terms and Conditions Commencement: School year commencing 28th January 2027 Term: 3 years, with an option to renew for 2 years Annual school enrolments: Approximately 1300 Contractor Requirements Mandatory Criteria All employees must hold a current Working With Children Check Instructions to Tenderers Tenders must be sent electronically with "Commercial in Confidence-School Canteen Tender" noted in the subject line, and sent to The Principal at picton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au. Enquiries General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be directed to: Contact: Catherine Ive, Business Manager Phone: 02 46 771 242 Email: picton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
How to respond to this tender
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