Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Meelick National School 18225A

The Board of Management of Meelick National School 18225A is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Meelick National School 18225A

Meelick National School

## Summary Meelick National School is procuring hot meal services for 92 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a three-year period, with funding contingent on annual DSP approvals.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 92 students daily throughout the school year. - Service delivery must align with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Performance location is the Mid-West region of Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the procurement documents. - Bidders must comply with standard grounds for exclusion as per the procurement document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender documentation for detailed technical and financial standing requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €160,750 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: June 3, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: Not applicable.

## 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=8070085 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tenders according to the procurement documents available at the link above. Requests for additional information must be submitted by May 27, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of Department of Social Protection funding approved for each academic year, creating potential revenue volatility. - Operational Scope: The contract is specific to a single school (92 students), requiring efficient logistics for the Mid-West region. - Compliance: Strict adherence to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and EU Directive 2014/24/EU is required. - Timeline: Short preparation window between publication (May 13) and submission (June 3); early access to procurement documents is critical.

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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