Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Cronan's NS 16872A

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Cronan's NS 16872A

St Cronan’s BNS (Bray)

## Summary St Cronan’s BNS (Bray) is procuring hot meal services for St Cronan's NS under the School Meals Scheme. This open tender requires a supplier to provide daily hot meals to the school community.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for students and staff at St Cronan's NS. - Daily delivery and service of meals in accordance with the School Meals Scheme standards. - Maintenance of food safety and hygiene protocols throughout the supply chain.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in public sector procurement in Ireland. - Compliance with the Department of Education’s School Meals Scheme guidelines. - Demonstrated experience in large-scale food service or institutional catering. - Adherence to all relevant health and safety regulations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €684,902.00 - Submission deadline: Monday, 22 September 2025, 15:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Public Procurement Directive (PPD) portal or designated tendering platform. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, financial bids, technical proposals demonstrating capacity, and evidence of compliance with eligibility criteria.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established institutional caterers with existing infrastructure for school-based meal programs. - Opportunities: High-value contract offers significant revenue potential and long-term stability within the education sector. - Risks: Strict adherence to public procurement regulations is critical; non-compliance with submission deadlines or format requirements will result in automatic disqualification. - Operational Load: Requires robust logistical planning to ensure consistent daily delivery and high-quality food service.

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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