Call for Tender for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to St.Mary's NS 19365V

The Board of Management of St.Mary's NS, Roll 19365V iis seeking proposals for the provision of hot

Call for Tender for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to St.Mary's NS 19365V

St.Mary's NS

## Summary St. Mary’s NS is procuring hot meal services for 50 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a three-year period with funding contingent on annual DSP approval.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 50 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 in the Border region (IE041), Ireland.

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

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €87,360 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 36 months. - Submission deadline: 03 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - No framework agreement or DPS applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal. - Language: English. - Key documents: Download procurement documents from the provided link; prepare tender in English. - Additional information requests must be submitted by 27 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Dependency: Revenue is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, creating potential revenue volatility. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to the school calendar and electronic submission protocols via eTenders. - Market Fit: Suitable for local caterers with capacity to serve 50 students daily in the Border region. - Risk: Limited scope (single school) may not justify high fixed costs for larger operators; ensure operational efficiency for this specific volume.

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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