Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St. Finian's NS Dublin 16461C

The Board of Management of St. Finian's NS Dublin 16461C is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St. Finian's NS Dublin 16461C

St. Finian’s National School (Newcastle)

## Summary St. Finian’s National School in Newcastle is procuring hot meal services for its students under the School Meals Scheme. This open tender seeks a provider to deliver daily nutritional meals to the school community.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for students at St. Finian’s National School. - Adherence to the specific requirements of the national School Meals Scheme. - Delivery of meals on school days as per the institution's schedule.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in the School Meals Scheme. - Compliance with public health and food safety regulations. - Experience in providing institutional catering services, particularly in an educational setting. - Ability to meet the specific dietary and logistical needs of the school.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,117,324.80 - Submission deadline: 15:00 IST, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (eTenders Ireland). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, proof of eligibility, financial statements, and technical capability statements demonstrating experience in school meal provision.

## Bid Considerations - High Value Opportunity: The estimated value exceeds €1.1 million, indicating a significant, long-term contract suitable for established caterers. - Niche Market Fit: Ideal for providers with existing expertise in educational catering and knowledge of the School Meals Scheme regulations. - Regulatory Compliance Risk: Strict adherence to public sector procurement rules and food safety standards is critical; non-compliance could lead to disqualification. - Competitive Landscape: As an open procedure, expect competition from major institutional catering firms; thorough preparation of technical and financial proposals is essential.

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.

St. Finian’s National School (Newcastle) has 1 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €1,117,325.

Recent awarded suppliers include The Lunch Bag Unlimited.