Canteen Service - Best Price on Fixed Menu Rate Model - Vegetarian

Tender Title: Canteen Service - Best Price on Fixed Menu Rate Model - Vegetarian

Reference Number: 138f91804

The Canteen Service - Best Price on Fixed Menu Rate Model tender, issued by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive canteen services, exclusively offering vegetarian meal options which include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. This service is tailored specifically for employees, patients, and in-house personnel within the building premises.

Scope of Work and Objectives

The scope of the work encompasses the provision of canteen services that meets high-efficiency standards while delivering quality vegetarian meals. The objectives are to ensure:

• Cost-effective meal options for the personnel.
• Maintaining a fixed pricing model to enhance budget predictability for the department.
• Ensuring nutritional standards and hygienic practices are upheld throughout service delivery.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this tender, bidders must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Registration as a legal entity capable of operating canteen services.
• Proven experience in managing canteen or catering services for institutional setups.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with health and safety regulations related to food service.
• Adequate infrastructure and staffing capabilities to meet the tender's requirements.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must adhere to specific technical requirements which include:

• Menu planning to consist of vegetarian options for all meals.
• Provision of well-balanced meals that meet dietary standards.
• Capacity to serve a minimum of 250 meals daily.
• Maintenance of sanitary conditions in food preparation and serving areas.
• Implementation of a feedback mechanism for continuous improvement of service.

Financial Requirements

All bidders are expected to submit a detailed financial proposal that includes:

• Fixed pricing structure for the meal plans.
• A clear breakdown of included services and additional costs, if any.
• Consideration of operating costs, including staff wages, food procurement, and management.

Document Submission Details

Bidders are required to prepare and submit their proposals in the stipulated format, including but not limited to:

• Completed tender response forms.
• Company profile and relevant experience.
• Financial proposals.
• Evidence of past service provision in similar environments.
  All submissions must be made electronically through the designated platform, in line with the submission guidelines.

Special Provisions

This tender incorporates provisions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and startups, offering benefits such as relaxed financial thresholds if applicable, assisting in enhancing the participation of these entities.

Evaluation Process

The evaluation of submitted tenders will follow a structured process, assessing:

• Compliance with eligibility and technical requirements.
• Financial viability and pricing models.
• Quality and sustainability of service proposals.
  Scoring will be conducted by a panel of experts who evaluate submissions based on set criteria, focusing on overall value and service delivery capability.

Delivery Locations

Services are to be delivered exclusively within the designated building premises as specified in the tender documentation, meeting the needs of the employees, patients, and personnel therein.

Contact Information

For inquiries and additional tender-related information, prospective bidders are encouraged to refer to the official tender documentation provided by the issuing authority.