Provision of School Meal Services to Glenroe Community National School, Spittle, Glenroe, Co. Limerick and Fedamore Community National School, Co. Limerick

Provision of School Meal Services to Glenroe Community National School, Spittle, Glenroe, Co. Limerick and Fedamore Community National School, Co. Limerick

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

## Summary Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is procuring school meal services for two community national schools in County Limerick: Glenroe Community National School and Fedamore Community National School. This open procedure invites bids for the provision of catering and meal delivery.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of nutritious school meals for students at Glenroe Community National School. - Provision of nutritious school meals for students at Fedamore Community National School. - Management of food preparation, cooking, and distribution processes. - Compliance with all relevant food safety and hygiene regulations.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to provide catering services to public sector entities in Ireland. - Demonstrated experience in school meal service provision. - Adherence to public procurement regulations and standards. - Specific qualifications or certifications in food safety and hygiene are typically required for such roles, though not explicitly detailed in the summary data.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €220,000.00 - Submission deadline: 12 August 2025 at 00:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not explicitly stated (typically via the relevant public procurement portal such as eTenders Ireland for Irish public sector tenders). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public procurement). - Key documents to prepare: Tender response form, financial proposal, evidence of eligibility and experience, and any required technical specifications.

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits established catering companies with experience in the education sector and the logistical capability to serve two distinct locations in County Limerick. - The estimated value of €220,000 represents a significant opportunity for steady revenue, provided operational costs are managed efficiently. - Bidders must carefully assess the logistical challenges of serving two separate schools, potentially requiring multiple delivery points or staff coordination. - The short timeline between publication (11 July 2025) and submission (12 August 2025) requires rapid preparation of compliance and financial 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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