Government of Lesotho
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
Provision of Meals for Bureau of Statistics (BOS)
Quotations are requested from eligible catering companies for the provision of meals at the Bureau of Statistics training to be held in Maseru.
Assignment Overview
This assignment is divided into Five (5) Lots:
| Lot | Description | Participants | Dates | Excludes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morning tea | 170 | 28 July – 05 August 2025 | Weekends |
| 2 | Morning tea | 170 | 06 – 15 August 2025 | Weekends |
| 3 | Lunch meals | 170 | 28 July – 01 August 2025 | Weekends |
| 4 | Lunch meals | 170 | 04 – 08 August 2025 | Weekends |
| 5 | Lunch meals | 170 | 11 – 15 August 2025 | Weekends |
Caterers are free to bid for one lot or more.
Requirements
- Food Handler Certificate for the owner and staff members (issued by the Ministry of Health)
- Relevant and valid Trader’s License, certified at source
- Relevant experience in mass catering (attach contract or purchase order from similar work within the past 3 years)
Submission Details
- Deadline: 25th July 2025 at 12:00 HRS
- Submission Location: Tender Box, Government Complex Phase 2, Development Planning, 2nd Floor
- Late Quotations: Will be rejected
Tender Timetable
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| RFQ Advertised | 21 July 2025 |
| Clarifications (Tel: 22317433) | 21 – 24 July 2025 |
| RFQ Closes | 25 July 2025 |
| Service Starts | 28 July 2025 |
Additional Notes
- The service provider must be able to provide serving equipment (e.g., tables) as required
- Must have the capacity to serve 170 participants with 4 serving points