Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Raphael's Special School 18988G

The Board of Management of St Raphael's Special School 18988G is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Raphael's Special School 18988G

St Raphael's Special School

## Summary St Raphael's Special School is procuring hot meal services for 45 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a three-year period with an estimated value of €77,760.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 45 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 the Mid-East region (IE062), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria details are contained within the specific procurement documents. - The contract is suitable for SMEs and is not reserved for specific social enterprises. - Tenderers must comply with standard grounds for exclusion as outlined in the procurement document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €77,760 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Framework/DPS: None. - Note: Funding is dependent on the level approved by the Department of Social Protection for each academic year.

## 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=8145598 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8145598. - Deadline for Clarifications: May 29, 2026, at 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Suitability: Explicitly noted as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Funding Risk: Revenue is contingent on annual DSP funding approvals, creating potential budget volatility. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and preparation of specific selection criteria documentation. - Market Fit: Ideal for local caterers with existing capacity to serve special needs schools in the Mid-East region.

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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