Call for tender for the provision of hot meals under the school meals scheme to Meenkilly National School. 16239B

The Board of Management of Meenkilly National School,16239B is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for tender for the provision of hot meals under the school meals scheme to Meenkilly National School. 16239B

Meenkilly National School

## Summary Meenkilly National School is procuring hot meal services for 108 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. This open tender covers a three-year period for delivery in the Mid-West region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 108 students on each day of the academic year. - Service delivery is contingent on annual DSP funding approvals. - Adherence to the school calendar provided by the Board of Management at the start of each academic year.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the procurement documents; specific qualifications are not listed in the summary data. - Tenderers must comply with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - No reserved participation; open to all eligible economic operators.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €176,468 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: Friday, 05 June 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months from submission. - Framework/DPS: None; this is a standard open procedure.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7977682 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from the provided link; prepare tender in English. No electronic catalogues allowed.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on DSP funding levels approved each academic year, creating potential budget volatility. - Operational Fit: Suitable for established food service providers with capacity in the Mid-West region. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and the specific school calendar. - Review Rights: Disputes may be reviewed by the High Court of Ireland under Directive 2014/24/EU.

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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