Provision of Catering Services during Operational Events

📋 Tender Overview The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is inviting qualified catering providers to submit proposals for the establishment of a non-exclusive panel to support emergency response operations. This Request for Tender (RFT) aims to secure reliable, high-quality catering services capable of meeting the dynamic needs of emergency personnel during short-duration, extended, or sustained operational events. 🎯 Scope of Work Successful panel members will be required to provide: Meal Delivery: Hot, cold, or boxed meals. Onsite/Mobile Catering: Capability to deploy to operational sites. Ancillary Items: Provision of cutlery, beverages, and condiments. Nutritional Standards: Meals must be balanced, low in fat/sugar/salt, and accommodate diverse dietary and religious requirements (e.g., gluten-free, vegan, allergy-aware). 🔑 Key Requirements Compliance: Must adhere to Australian Food Safety Standards (3.2.2 and 3.2.2A). Responsiveness: Ability to handle surge demand and short-notice requests. Modern Slavery: Suppliers must demonstrate commitment to addressing modern slavery risks. Licensing: Must hold all necessary permits to operate. 📅 Important Dates Industry Briefing: 15 June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams). Submission Deadline: 6 July 2026, 3:00 PM. Contract Commencement: Estimated September 2026 (3-year initial term). 🔍 Search Keywords #CateringServices #EmergencyResponse #NSWSES #FoodSafety #GovernmentTender #NSWProcurement #OperationalSupport #PanelContract