Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Monasterevin National School 20604U

The Board of Management of Monasterevin National School 20604U is seeking proposals for the

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Monasterevin National School 20604U

Monasterevin National School

## Summary Monasterevin National School is procuring hot meal services for 620 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract is valued at €1,083,264 and runs for 36 months, subject to annual DSP funding approval.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of daily hot meals for 620 students throughout the academic year. - Service delivery in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare (Mid-East region). - Adherence to the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Compliance with the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme requirements.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility via the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the notice; refer to the Contract for Tender (CFT) document for detailed selection criteria. - Compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU. - No reserved participation for sheltered employment programmes.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €1,083,264 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 09 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8041916 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the Tender, Tender Response Document (TRD), and eESPD as listed in the procurement documents. - Deadline for Clarifications: 02 June 2026, 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Dependency: Revenue is contingent on annual DSP funding levels, creating potential cash flow or volume risk. - Light Regime: As a "light regime" contract, procedural requirements may be less burdensome than full EU directives, but strict adherence to the CFT is essential. - Local Focus: The contract is localized to the Mid-East region, favoring suppliers with logistical capacity in Co. Kildare. - Review Rights: Disputes are subject to review by the High Court of Ireland.

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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