2025 2289 - The Provision of Concession Catering Services to Coláiste Dún An Rí, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, which falls under the auspices of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board

Applications are invited from competent Food Caterers for the provision of a concession catering service

2025 2289 - The Provision of Concession Catering Services to Coláiste Dún An Rí, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, which falls under the auspices of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board

Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board

## Summary Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board is procuring concession catering services for Coláiste Dún An Rí in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. This open tender invites bids for the operation of food and beverage facilities within the school.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of concession catering services at Coláiste Dún An Rí. - Management of food and beverage operations for the school community. - Maintenance of service standards appropriate for an educational setting.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided data; bidders must consult the full tender documentation. - Relevant experience in educational or institutional catering is implied by the context. - Compliance with Irish public procurement regulations is mandatory. - Specific health, safety, and hygiene certifications will likely be required (standard for catering concessions).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €700,000.00 - Submission deadline: Thu Jul 31 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via the relevant e-procurement portal such as eTenders Ireland). - Languages: English and/or Irish (standard for Irish public sector). - Key documents to prepare: Tender submission form, financial proposal, technical proposal, and evidence of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established catering operators with experience in the education sector and existing infrastructure in the Cavan/Monaghan region. - Opportunity: Significant annual turnover potential (€700k) with a stable, long-term client base in a school environment. - Risk: Concession models often require upfront investment in equipment or fit-outs; bidders must clarify who bears capital costs. - Timeline: The submission window is approximately four weeks from publication, requiring rapid mobilization of resources and documentation.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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