Call for tender for the provision of hot meals under School Meals Scheme to Scoil Náisiúnta an Chlocháin 14987H

Call for tender for the provision of hot meals under School Meals Scheme to Scoil Náisiúnta an Chlocháin 14987H

Scoil Náisiúnta an Chlocháin

## Summary Scoil Náisiúnta an Chlocháin is procuring the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering nutritious daily meals to the school community.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for students. - Compliance with the School Meals Scheme guidelines. - Delivery or collection logistics as specified in the tender documents.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in the School Meals Scheme. - Relevant food safety and hygiene certifications. - Proven experience in institutional catering or school meal provision. - Ability to meet specific dietary and nutritional standards required by the scheme.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €96,624.00 - Submission deadline: Thu Oct 09 15:00:00 IST 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 or Irish. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, proof of eligibility, financial statements, and technical capability statements.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established caterers with existing school contracts and robust logistical networks. - Opportunity: Provides stable, recurring revenue through a government-backed scheme with a significant estimated value. - Risk: High operational pressure to maintain strict hygiene and nutritional standards; failure to meet scheme criteria may result in disqualification. - Timeline: Tight preparation window between publication (Sep 02) and deadline (Oct 09); immediate action required to gather 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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