The Provision of School Meal Services to Breifne College, Cavan which falls under the auspices of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board

A single party framework agreement for the supply of breakfast clubs, lunchtime clubs, hot dinners,

The Provision of School Meal Services to Breifne College, Cavan which falls under the auspices of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board

Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board

## Summary Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board is procuring school meal services for Breifne College, Cavan. The contract covers breakfast clubs, lunchtime clubs, hot dinners, and other catering needs under a single-party framework agreement.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of breakfast clubs, lunchtime clubs, and hot dinners. - Provision of afterschool clubs, homework clubs, and prepacked sandwiches/filled rolls. - Occasional non-school meal catering. - Services located at Breifne College, Cavan (Border region).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender documents for selection criteria. - Participation is not reserved for sheltered employment programmes.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,300,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 02 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 4 years. - Tender validity: 12 months. - Framework/DPS: Single-party framework agreement (not a standard framework or DPS).

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Languages: English. - Key documents: Prepare tender in accordance with the Procurement Document available at the provided link. - Additional information requests must be submitted by 26 May 2026 at 12:00. - Public opening of tenders will occur on 02 June 2026 at 12:30.

## Bid Considerations - Financial Scale: The €1.3m estimated value suggests a significant operational commitment requiring robust logistical and financial planning. - Complexity: Scope includes diverse services (meals, clubs, homework support), necessitating multi-disciplinary staffing and operational capabilities. - Regulatory Compliance: Strict adherence to exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the Procurement Document is critical; failure to meet these may result in disqualification. - Market Access: Open procedure under GPA allows international bidders, but local knowledge of the Border region and ETB protocols may be advantageous.

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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