2026/40 CFT for the Provision of Cold Lunch Club to Dunshaughlin Community National School

LMETB on behalf invite responses to this Call for Tenders for the provision of Cold Lunch Club to

2026/40 CFT for the Provision of Cold Lunch Club to Dunshaughlin Community National School

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384

## Summary Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) is procuring cold lunch club catering services for Dunshaughlin Community National School in Co. Meath. This open procedure is conducted under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of cold lunch club services at Dunshaughlin GAA Grounds, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath (A85 TP44). - Catering services specifically aligned with the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme requirements. - Performance location is in the Mid-East region of Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all eligible tenderers; participation is not reserved. - Mandatory Site Visits: Must be completed by appointment only prior to submission. - Documentation: Tenderers must review the procurement document for specific selection criteria and exclusion grounds. - Experience: Specific qualifications are detailed in the procurement document; bidders must verify compliance with Department of Social Protection scheme regulations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €350,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 02 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 3 Years. - Tender Validity: 12 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## 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=8101377 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tender response according to the procurement document available at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8101377. - Additional Info Requests: Deadline for questions is 25 May 2026 at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established caterers with existing experience in the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme and cold meal logistics. - Opportunity: Significant annual value (€350k) provides stable revenue for a single-site contract over three years. - Risk: Mandatory site visits add administrative burden; strict compliance with school meal scheme regulations is critical to avoid exclusion. - Competition: As an open procedure covered by the GPA, expect competition from both domestic and international bidders.

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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