Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Scoil Náisiúnta Bhríde 19797E

The Board of Management of Scoil Naisiunta Bhríde19797E is seeking proposals for the provision of

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Scoil Náisiúnta Bhríde 19797E

Scoil Naisiunta Bhride

## Summary Scoil Náisiúnta Bhríde is procuring hot meal services for its students under the School Meals Scheme. This open tender requires a supplier to provide daily hot meals to the school community.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of nutritious hot meals for students. - Service delivery aligned with the School Meals Scheme guidelines. - Compliance with all relevant food safety and health regulations.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to operate within the Irish public sector procurement framework. - Demonstrated experience in school meal provision or similar catering services. - Adherence to hygiene, safety, and nutritional standards mandated by the scheme. - Specific qualifications or certifications in food handling and management may be required (details not explicitly listed in the summary data).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €824,678.40 - Submission deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025, at 15:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via the public procurement portal, e.g., eTenders Ireland, but confirm with authority). - Languages: Not stated (likely English or Irish). - Key documents to prepare: Tender response form, financial bid, technical proposal demonstrating capacity and experience, and any required compliance certificates.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established caterers with existing school contracts and robust logistical capabilities. - Opportunity: Significant annual value offers substantial revenue potential for a reliable supplier. - Risk: High volume and strict nutritional/safety compliance requirements demand operational excellence; failure to meet scheme standards could result in contract termination. - Preparation: Requires careful cost analysis to ensure profitability while meeting potentially stringent ingredient and service level agreements.

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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