Invitation to Tender for Concession Catering for Glenart College, Arklow, Co Wicklow.

Invitation to Tender for Concession Catering for Glenart College, Arklow, Co Wicklow.

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board

## Summary Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board is procuring concession catering services for Glenart College in Arklow, Co Wicklow. This open tender invites bids for the operation of food and beverage facilities within the educational institution.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of concession catering services at Glenart College. - Management of food and beverage outlets for students and staff. - Maintenance of hygiene and safety standards within the college premises.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to operate as a catering business in Ireland. - Relevant food safety certifications and health compliance records. - Experience in educational or institutional catering environments. - Ability to meet the specific operational needs of Glenart College.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €240,000.00 - Submission deadline: Tue Aug 12 23:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via the relevant public procurement portal). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Tender response form, financial proposals, technical capability statements, and proof of eligibility/certifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established catering operators with experience in the education sector and existing infrastructure in the Wicklow/Kildare region. - Opportunities: Provides a stable, long-term revenue stream within a public-sector environment, potentially offering consistent footfall. - Risks: Public sector tenders often involve strict compliance and reporting requirements; failure to meet specific eligibility criteria or deadlines will result in immediate disqualification. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from both local and national catering providers; thorough analysis of the tender documents is critical to differentiate the bid.

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.

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board has 6 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 53 contract(s) worth around €51,860,064.

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