Provision of Catering Services during Operational Events
Tender Overview
About this tender
NSW SES seeks responses from suitable providers to establish a panel for the provision of catering services during operational events. Project goals NSW SES is seeking to establish a non-exclusive panel of catering service providers to support emergency response operations. Through this panel arrangement, NSW SES seeks catering suppliers that: respond promptly when services are required; can support varying demand, including short notice, surge and sustained operational requirements; can reliably provide services across the locations for which they seek appointment; consistently deliver safe, nutritious and varied meals that meet food quality and dietary requirements; work collaboratively with NSW SES to support reliable service delivery and continuous improvement ; support a more reliable, consistent and predictable catering service for NSW SES through a collaborative and responsive supplier relationship. Scope Panel members (Suppliers) may be engaged to provide catering services to NSW SES personnel deployed to operational response activities, including short duration, extended or sustained operations. Depending on the Supplier’s nominated capability and the relevant Order, Services may include: (a) delivered hot and ready to serve meals; (b) delivered cold or boxed meals; (c) onsite or mobile catering; and (d) associated service items such as condiments, cutlery, serviettes, beverages or other agreed ancillary items. Food standards are to be: A Provision of balanced meals which are low in fat, sugar and salt, for all staff and visitors in terms of their nutritional needs; Meals that are acceptable in terms of quality, nutrition, variety and quantity; Options that accommodate common dietary and religious requirements e.g. lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, coeliac, vegan/vegetarian, allergies (nuts/seafood, sulfites etc) etc. Additional details/instructions An optional Industry Briefing in connection with this RFT will be held on 15/6/2026 from 1pm via Microsoft Teams. Primary contact: Johnny Rifai jrifai@procuregroup.com.au
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