Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Our Lady's Girls' National School 19396J

The Board of Management of Our Ladies Girls National School 19396J is seeking proposals for the

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Our Lady's Girls' National School 19396J

Our Lady's Girls' National School

## Summary Our Lady's Girls' National School is procuring hot meal services for 190 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. This is a three-year contract for daily provision in Dublin, dependent on annual DSP funding levels.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 190 students daily throughout the school year. - Service delivery aligned with 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 and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document; specific qualifications are not listed in the tender notice. - Tenderers must comply with standard grounds for exclusion as per the Procurement Document. - No specific strategic procurement aims or reserved participation status applies.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €331,968 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: Not applicable.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8096623). - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from the provided link; prepare tender in English. - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by May 29, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, creating potential financial uncertainty. - Operational Fit: Suitable for established food service providers with capacity to deliver daily hot meals in Dublin. - Compliance: Must strictly adhere to the School Meals Scheme regulations and public procurement directives. - Timeline: Short preparation window; procurement documents should be reviewed immediately.

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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