Tender - School Canteen Licence - Chifley College Bidwill Campus / Bidwill Public School
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Chifley College Bidwill Campus and Bidwill Public School are calling for tenders for the licence of the school canteen, commencing for the school year starting 3 February 2027. Scope The scope includes: Operation of the school canteen licence for Chifley College Bidwill Campus and Bidwill Public School Provision of canteen services to an annual enrolment of approximately 1,245 students across the two schools, covering Preschool to Year 12 Contract Terms and Conditions Licence term of 3 years, commencing for the school year starting 3 February 2027 Option to renew for a further 2 years Contractor Requirements All employees must hold a current Working with Children Check (mandatory criteria) Instructions to Tenderers Tenders must be sent electronically, with the subject line noted as "Commercial in Confidence - School Canteen Tender", to: Nathaniel Doidge Email: Nat.doidge@det.nsw.edu.au Enquiries General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to: Joanne Nieass Business Manager, Bidwill Public School Email: joanne.nieass@det.nsw.edu.au
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