School Council Expression of Interest (EOI) Canteen Service at Pakenham Secondary College
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About this tender
Request for Tenders/Expression of Interest Canteen Services at Pakenham Secondary College Submissions are invited in accordance with the Expression of Interest documents, for the operation of the Pakenham Secondary College Canteen For further information contact: Business Manager - Meagan Baguley (03) 59451433 pakenham.sc@education.vic.gov.au Interested parties can contact the school for a complete package of documents, or see the documents attached to this tender. - or visit https://www.pakenhamsc.vic.edu.au/tenders Closing date for submissions: 4pm Tuesday 6th October 2026 Commencement of Service 29th January 2027
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