St Marys North Public School - Canteen Licence
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview St Marys North Public School is calling tenders for the licence of the school canteen, commencing for the school year starting 28 January 2027. Scope Operation of the school canteen under licence at St Marys North Public School Contract Terms and Conditions Licence term commencing on 28 January 2027 for a period of 3 years Option to renew the licence for a further 2 years Annual school enrolments are approximately 330 Contractor Requirements All employees must hold a current Working With Children Check (mandatory criterion) Instructions to Tenderers Tenders must be sent electronically, with the subject line noted as "Commercial in Confidence - School Canteen Tender", to The Principal at stmarysnth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. Enquiries General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be directed to: Contact: Joanne Coleman, Business Manager Email: joanne.p.coleman@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 9623 1443
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