Mobile Food Van - Expressions of Interest
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Frankston City Council is inviting businesses to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) Application to operate a mobile food van for the sale of food and/or beverages on designated public land across the municipality. Purpose Commercial mobile food vans activate public open space, offer a variety of food and beverages, and create vibrancy and a sense of place for the Frankston City community and its visitors. Mobile food vans also play a role in the local economy by encouraging new entrepreneurship, supporting local suppliers, increasing employment opportunities, and stimulating tourism. Objectives By providing a diverse range of sites and locations, a streamlined application process, clear and transparent assessment criteria, and set licence fees, Frankston City Council aims to attract and support high quality commercial operators to deliver regular, licenced mobile food van experiences in public open spaces across the municipality. Scope Operation of a mobile food van for the sale of food and/or beverages on designated public land within the City of Frankston Eligibility Open to businesses wishing to operate a mobile food van for the sale of food and/or beverages on designated public land Enquiries Name: Andrien Vassiliou Phone: 9784 1886 Email: andrien.vassiliou@frankston.vic.gov.au
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