This is a tender for a canteen licence agreement at Penola Catholic College, Emu Plains, by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). The services required include providing breakfast, recess, and lunch to students from Monday to Friday during school days, with a focus on healthy food options and affordable prices. The canteen licence is expected to commence in Term 3, 2026, for an initial term of one year, with an option to renew for a further year. Key requirements include compliance with insurance (minimum $20 million public liability), safeguarding standards, food safety regulations, award remuneration, and the Modern Slavery Act 2018. Tenderers must also have a food handling certificate and potentially a Working With Children Check (WWCC). A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, 21st May 2026. Supplier queries are due by Friday, 29th May 2026, and the tender closes on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026.
The tender closes on Wednesday, 03 June 2026, at 02:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms for the canteen services. However, it mentions that the licence fee is payable by quarterly instalments on the first day of each school term.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the award criterion. However, it mentions that CSPD may exclude tenderers who have not demonstrated an understanding of the RFT and that suppliers with unpaid or disputed amounts with prior or current CSPD school canteen contracts may be excluded.
Vendors are expected to have examined the RFT, relevant information, and made necessary enquiries. They must also demonstrate an understanding of the RFT and have all contract payments up to date. Additionally, all those working in the canteen will be required to have a food handling certificate.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance. However, it states that failure to comply with certain clauses, such as safeguarding, may result in termination of the agreement.
A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, 21st May 2026, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at 75 Mackellar Street, Emu Plains NSW. Contact the Business Manager to secure a position.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
Supplier queries are due by Friday, 29th May 2026, at 02:00 am E. South America Standard Time.