The supply and delivery of Food Supplies for use in classrooms and training environments to Kerry Education and Training Board.

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a panel

The supply and delivery of Food Supplies for use in classrooms and training environments to Kerry Education and Training Board.

Kerry Education and Training Board

## Summary The Kerry Education and Training Board is seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of food supplies for use in classrooms and training environments. The estimated value of the contract is €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply and delivery of various food groups including fresh meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, herbs, sauces, dried goods, dairy, and eggs. * Delivery to Kerry Education and Training Board's locations in South-West Ireland. * Contract duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the eTenders system. * Qualifications: Not specified. * Certifications: Not specified. * Experience: Relevant experience in supplying food to educational institutions is required.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €200,000. * Submission deadline: 12 April 2028, 12:00 PM IST. * Contract duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension. * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement with reopening of competition.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders system. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response. + Supporting documentation (e.g., certificates, references).

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in supplying food to educational institutions and a strong presence in South-West Ireland. * Opportunities: + Long-term contract with the possibility of extension. + Framework agreement with reopening of competition. * Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure. + Potential for changes in the Contracting Authority's requirements during the contract period.

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.

Kerry Education and Training Board has 15 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 10 contract(s) worth around €2,364,125.

Recent awarded suppliers include Kilkenny Welding Supplies, Metron International LTD, Formula Networks, FRS Recruitment, Kerry ETB.