Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-Site and Heated in the School's Designated Preparation and/or Servery Area under the School Meals Scheme to Kilskyre NS 01421F

The Board of Management of Kilskyre NS 01421F is seeking proposals for the provision of Meals Pre­

Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-Site and Heated in the School's Designated Preparation and/or Servery Area under the School Meals Scheme to Kilskyre NS 01421F

Kilskyre National School

## Summary Kilskyre National School is procuring off-site prepared and on-site heated school meals for 88 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. This is a three-year service contract for the Mid-East region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of pre-prepared meals delivered to the school. - Heating meals in the school’s designated preparation/servery area. - Daily service availability throughout the academic year. - Menu planning and nutritional compliance as per DSP guidelines.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Must comply with Department of Social Protection funding and scheme regulations. - Standard exclusion grounds apply (refer to procurement document). - Specific qualifications or certifications are not explicitly listed in the summary data; consult the full tender documents for technical and financial standing requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €153,753.60 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 00:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - 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=8116026 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download full procurement documents from the provided link to identify specific selection criteria and exclusion grounds.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Dependency: Revenue is contingent on annual DSP funding approvals; budget volatility is a key risk. - Operational Scope: Requires robust logistics for daily delivery and strict adherence to school calendar schedules. - Market Fit: Suitable for established food service providers with experience in public sector or educational catering. - Compliance: Strict adherence to GPA and EU Directive 2014/24/EU standards is mandatory.

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