Call for tenders for the provision of Hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to SN Lathrach 18833A

The Board of Management of SN Lathrach ­ St Brigid's National School Laragh 18833A is seeking

Call for tenders for the provision of Hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to SN Lathrach 18833A

SN Lathrach

## Summary SN Lathrach (St Brigid's National School) is procuring hot meal services for 140 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers daily provision over a 36-month period, subject to annual DSP funding approval.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 140 students daily throughout the school year. - Service delivery aligned with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Performance location: Border region (IE041), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and selection requirements are detailed in the procurement documents. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the full procurement document for detailed selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €244,608 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 05 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Contract duration: 36 months. - Tender validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal. - Language: English. - Key documents: Access procurement documents and prepare the tender via the provided eTenders link. - Additional information requests must be submitted by 29 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Dependency: Revenue is contingent on annual DSP funding levels; verify financial viability before bidding. - Administrative Load: Daily service delivery for a specific student count requires robust logistical planning and calendar adherence. - Competition: Open procedure allows any qualified supplier; assess competitive landscape in the Border region. - Risk: Fixed duration but variable funding exposure; ensure cost structures accommodate potential funding fluctuations.

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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