Georges River Council invites responses to its Request for Tender from qualified and experienced contractors to provide catering and hospitality services at its premium venue, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
The catering contractor will need to provide catering operations at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium both on major events and non-event days. This includes corporate offerings and public retail outlets for major events, and to continue to grow the Bayview Functions and Events business in conjunction with the stadium operator.
Most famous for National Rugby League (NRL), the stadium is the home ground of the St George-Illawarra Dragons. It hosted the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks' seasons in 2020 and 2021, along with other NRL matches.
Since 2018, the stadium has been the home ground for the A-Leagues Sydney Football Club (Sydney FC), featuring both men's and women's fixtures. In August 2022, the first ever Australian Football League (AFL) match was played at the stadium, with the view to expand into the football code.
Mayor Nick Katris said, "This is a wonderful opportunity for to provide high quality catering and hospitality for this busy premium venue. Netstrata Jubilee Stadium hosts many sporting, corporate and private events throughout the year and an experienced contractor will find it professionally rewarding."
Community sporting group fixtures are featured in the event calendar, including NSW Rugby League, District Junior Rugby League and Junior Representatives.
The premium stadium is located on Princes Highway with high visibility. Since February 2017, the venue has been managed and operated by Georges River Council and has experienced enormous growth in diverse sporting content. Further plans for Jubilee Stadium are for cultural and entertainment events too.
Tender information and documents (T23/004 – Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Catering and Hospitality services) are available on The Vendor Panel website. Submissions opened on 18 May and are due by 10.00am on Thursday 8 June 2023.
