Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Bishop Shanahan NS 19658N

The Board of Management of Bishop Shanahan NS is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot Meals

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Bishop Shanahan NS 19658N

Bishop Shanahan and Bishop Galvin National School

## Summary Bishop Shanahan and Bishop Galvin National Schools are procuring hot meal services for their students under the School Meals Scheme. This open tender seeks a supplier to provide daily nutritious meals to the combined pupil population of these two institutions.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot, balanced meals for all enrolled students at both schools. - Daily delivery and service of meals during the academic term. - Compliance with the Department of Education’s School Meals Scheme guidelines. - Maintenance of food safety and hygiene standards throughout preparation and distribution.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in the Department of Education’s School Meals Scheme. - Demonstrated experience in providing large-scale meal services for educational institutions. - Valid food safety certifications and compliance with Irish food hygiene regulations. - Ability to manage logistics for two separate school locations efficiently. - Financial stability to sustain long-term service delivery.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €763,500.00 - Submission deadline: Wed Oct 01 15:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Public Procurement Directive (PPD) platform or as specified in the tender documents. - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, proof of eligibility for the School Meals Scheme, financial statements, health and safety policies, and references from similar contracts.

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits established catering providers with existing relationships with the Department of Education and proven capacity for school-based logistics. - Opportunity to secure a significant, stable revenue stream over the contract period, potentially leading to future contracts with other schools. - Risk of high operational complexity due to the requirement to serve two distinct sites, requiring robust supply chain and staffing management. - Strict adherence to public sector procurement rules and specific scheme guidelines is critical; non-compliance with eligibility criteria will result in immediate disqualification.

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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