Residential Student Catering Manawatu Briefing Paper

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 31 December 2026 — indicative and subject to change

Tender Overview

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Issued byMassey University

About this advance notice

Overview Massey University (NZ) is undertaking a market scan of the Commercial Catering Supplier market to identify a potential solution to replace its current Residential Student Catering arrangement for the Manawatū campus. About Residential Student Catering at Massey University is a key strategic service, central to the recruitment and retention of students and staff. The Residential Halls, Apartments, Studios and Flats are critical to supporting the University's goals for student growth and academic success. Catering is an essential component of the accommodation package for those students requiring meal plans. Purpose The results of this market scan will inform Massey University's decision to go to market with an Open Tender for Residential Students Catering – Manawatū services. Objectives Massey University aims to be New Zealand's pre-eminent and most innovative tertiary institution, recognised as such both within New Zealand and internationally The University expects its catering services to be similarly regarded as pre-eminent within New Zealand and internationally Massey requires its catering provider to focus on innovative food, product offerings, and service delivery Enquiries Contact: Andy Brown Email: a.r.s.brown@massey.ac.nz Phone: 02041091356

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