Tender Details
Forward Notice EOI for Catering Services
Business Name
Queensland Fire Department
VP Reference #
VP528901
Opens
Friday 09 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Wednesday 14 October 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Wednesday 14 October 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Thursday 15 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Queensland Fire Department
Location
240 Sandgate Rd
Albion, Queensland 4010
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/
Business Info
Queensland Fire Department
Contact Details
The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion.
What the buyer is requesting
Details
Expression of interest (EOI) for catering services to the School of Fire. This EOI will be released in the next 2 weeks.
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Catering & Hospitality
Categories selected
Categories
  • Catering & Hospitality
    1: Bottled Water & Milk
    2: Canteen Catering Services
    3: Catering Supplies
    4: Drinks for Resale
    5: Food for Resale
    6: Meals on Wheels
    7: Meeting Catering Services
    8: Other Food & Beverage
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Queensland
    1: Brisbane
    2: Gold Coast
    3: Sunshine Coast

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
12/Oct/2026 10:49 AM
Question:
We are interested in receiving the full EOI when available.

Answered on 13/Oct/2026 07:50 AM:


Please look out for the Expression when it is released.
12/Oct/2026 03:03 PM
Question:
Can you please clarify if you are requiring meal preparation and service?

Answered on 12/Oct/2026 03:48 PM:


We are after catering solutions, this may include, providing a service onsite or offsite. Further details will be available in the expression of interest.
12/Oct/2026 03:03 PM
Question:
Are you looking for one supplier or open to a partial supply ie. categories 1, 3, 7 and 8?

Answered on 12/Oct/2026 03:57 PM:


It will depend on the solution we go with (onsite or offsite, option for barista). Main objective is to provide recruits with the following meals breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and occasional dinner and options for staff onsite.
12/Oct/2026 05:25 PM
Question:
Hello there,

1. What is the typical squad size per intake, and what is the maximum number of recruits and staff you’d expect to cater for on site at any one time?

2. How many intakes are planned each year, and roughly when do they run?

Looking forward to submitting and EOI once more information is released.

Answered on 13/Oct/2026 07:51 AM:


Further information will be provided when the Expression of Interest is released, this is just a forward notice to let the market know.
13/Oct/2026 01:42 PM
Question:
Good afternoon,

We are keen to respond to this EOI, however, we note that there are currently no documents attached.

Can you please clarify the requirements for submitting a response and advise if any supporting documentation or additional information will be provided?

Kind Regards

Answered on 14/Oct/2026 08:00 AM:


All documents and further information will be in the tender once published. This is just a forward notice to let you know it is coming and to keep an eye on vendor panel for the tender.
Updates made to this Request
12/Oct/2026 08:01 AM
closing date has changed