Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College - Tumbi Umbi Campus - School Canteen Licence
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus is calling for tenders for the licence of the school canteen. Scope The scope includes: Licence of the school canteen for the school year commencing on 2nd February 2027 Operation of the canteen for an annual school enrolment of approximately 700 students Contract Terms and Conditions Licence term of 3 years commencing 2nd February 2027, with an option to renew for a further 2 years Contractor Requirements Mandatory Criteria: all employees must hold a current Working With Children Check Instructions to Tenderers Tenders must be sent electronically to The Principal at tumbiumbi-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au, with the subject line noted as "Commercial in Confidence - School Canteen Tender". Enquiries General enquiries and requests for a Tender Information Package should be referred to: Contact: Mrs Sharnee Klempert, Principal Phone: 02 4385 6802 Email: tumbiumbi-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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