The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) seeks proposals to appoint the services of a service provider for the Provision of Canteen Services at Head Office - Zwelitsha for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a period of 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Scope: The successful service provider will: • Sell snacks, drinks, foodstuff, and cooked lunch to staff members and or visitors at market related prices; • Prepare meals on site utilizing the departmental equipment; • Ensure sufficient stock levels and that warm meals are served; • Ensure that the canteen is open before 7h30 to 8h00, Breakfast is ready and served at 10h00 to 10h15 and lunch is available at 13h00 to 13h45 and must adhere to opening and closing times to minimize staff disruption; • Provide own crockery and cutlery; • Repair and replace, at own cost, departmental equipment of similar model and/ or the same quality if broken whilst in their possession; • Ensure at all times that the premises are clean and hygienic. The department reserve the right to conduct random spot checks by health and safety officers to assess compliance to hygiene and food safety standards; • Be responsible for the fumigation and pest control services in the kitchen and dining area; • Ensure refuse are collected and placed in an area/container allocated for this purpose; • Provide qualified and competent staff for the cooking, preparation and serving of meals; • Submit a detailed proposal for a pre-paid system to minimize cash transactions within the premises; • Ensure staff on site is always under supervision. (Tender №95801092)