Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Joseph's NS Aughavas 14339S

Call for Tenders for the provision of Hot Meals to Primary Schools under the Department of Social

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Joseph's NS Aughavas 14339S

St Joseph's NS Aughavas

## Summary St Joseph's NS Aughavas is procuring hot meal services for its primary school students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. This open tender targets suppliers capable of delivering catering services in the Border region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for primary school students. - Service delivery within the Border (IE041) region. - Execution under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme framework.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are sourced via the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Compliance with the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) is required. - No reserved participation for sheltered employment programmes. - Tenderers must not submit more than one tender.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €79,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 36 months. - Submission deadline: 03 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Tender validity period: 6 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare the ESPD and refer to the Contract for Tender (CFT) document for detailed terms. - Additional information requests must be submitted by 22 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Geographic Fit: Ideal for local caterers or regional food service providers operating in the Border area. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and CVD compliance standards. - Financial Risk: Fixed 36-month term with a modest value; ensure cost structures account for inflation and supply chain volatility over the contract life. - Competition: Open procedure implies potential competition from national or regional bidders; early clarification requests are advisable.

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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