REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) Food & Beverage (F&B) Catering Services

1. Scope of Work

As part of our ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities, we seek quotations from qualified Food & Beverage (F&B) service providers to deliver daily catering services for 100 to 135 Training days (within 3 months) across Beirut, Aley, Zahle, and Chtoura. Each day’s service must accommodate 15–22 persons with healthy, nutritious meals for Women, including Lebanese nationals, refugees, and low-income individuals.

Key Details:

Locations: Beirut, Aley, Zahle, Chtoura (specify if you can cover all or select locations).

Indicate the Menu with portions per item: Light Lunch (e.g., sandwiches or hot meal), Snacks (e.g., cookies, Manakish, Croissant, etc.), Beverages (Water, coffee, tea, juice), Dessert (e.g., yogurt, fruit, sweets), Extras (Napkins/wipes, disposable cutlery), and Meal Variety: rotating menu to avoid repetition (provide sample menu).

Logistics: indicate maximum capacity per Day per person and How many locations can deliver at the same time

Submission Requirements

To ensure transparency and facilitate a fair evaluation process, vendors are required to submit the following documents as part of their quotation package:

A. Company Profile:

B. Menu:

Detailed Menu option for a one week 5 Days f

F. Legal Documents:

Registration certificate, Ministry of Finance (MOF) approval, VAT registration (if applicable), and other relevant legal documentation. Hygiene & Safety: Compliance with Lebanon’s food safety regulations Certificate

G. Cost Breakdown:

Detailed cost proposal per participant or day, including delivery

Total estimated cost for 100–135 days (range based on attendance) budget below 13.000 USD

Discounts for long-term contracts (if applicable)

H. Additional Information (Optional but Encouraged):

4. Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Cost competitiveness (40%).

Menu quality & nutritional value (30%).

Experience in large-scale catering (10%).

Flexibility & reliability (10%).

Geographic Coverage (10%): Ability to effectively cover the specified regions (Beirut, Mount Lebanon, and Bekaa).

5. Key Dates

Inquiry Deadline: April 15, 2025

Submission Deadline: April 20, 2025, by 4:30 PM Beirut Time

Project Start Date: July 2025

Project End Date: September 2025

Quotation Validity Period: 90 days from submission deadline

About THE LEE EXPERIENCE

At THE LEE EXPERIENCE, we believe in transforming lives through attitude change and skill development. Our work focuses on creating a coherent ecosystem that supports sustainable socio-economic development by addressing cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, youth empowerment, and decent work.

We operate through four key business pillars:

LEE Business Incubator: Supporting startups and entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures.

LEE Digital Media Hub: Promoting digital literacy and media innovation.

LEE Academy: Offering specialized training and capacity-building programs.

LEE Business Clinic: Providing advisory services for SMEs and micro-enterprises.

Our holistic approach ensures that every intervention builds resilient communities and fosters economic inclusion.