Call for Tender for the Provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Gaelscoil Bhréifne Cavan, 20026G

Our school, Gaelscoil Bhréifne provide hot meals to our students under the School Meals Scheme. We

Call for Tender for the Provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Gaelscoil Bhréifne Cavan, 20026G

Gaelscoil Bhréifne

## Summary Gaelscoil Bhréifne, a public-sector school in Cavan, is procuring hot meal services for its 198 students, including those in ASD classrooms. The contract covers the provision of meals under the School Meals Scheme for a three-year period starting August 2026.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 198 students (8 mainstream, 2 ASD classrooms). - Service commencement date: 26th August 2026. - Performance location: Cock Hill, Cavan, H12 TD54. - Compliance with Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) for relevant vehicle categories.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; not reserved for specific entities. - Documentation: European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) required for exclusion/selection criteria. - Experience: Specific qualifications not detailed in the summary; refer to full procurement documents. - Legal: Compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU and Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €346,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 4th June 2026 at 14:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Tender Validity: 21 days. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8148095 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the ESPD and any additional documents requested in the procurement pack. - Additional Info Requests: Deadline for questions is 28th May 2026 at 14:00.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established food service providers with experience in educational or institutional catering, particularly those capable of supporting ASD dietary needs. - Opportunities: Significant annual value (approx. €115k/year) with a stable 3-year term offers predictable revenue. - Risks: Strict electronic submission requirements and short tender validity period require efficient processing. Ensure compliance with Clean Vehicles Directive if using delivery fleets. - Note: The notice mentions "sheltered employment" frameworks; verify if this imposes specific social inclusion obligations on the contractor.

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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