Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Mount Bruis N.S. 15157R

The Board of Management of Mount Bruis N.S. is seeking proposals for the provision of meals prepared

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Mount Bruis N.S. 15157R

Mount Bruis National School

## Summary Mount Bruis National School is procuring off-site prepared hot meals for 55 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers service delivery for a 36-month period, with funding contingent on annual DSP approvals.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals prepared off-site and heated in the school’s designated servery. - Daily service availability throughout the academic year for 55 students. - Adherence to the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year.

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

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €96,096 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: 04 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## 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=8148622 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the tender response according to the procurement documents available at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8148622. - Additional Info Requests: Deadline for questions is 28 May 2026 at 15:00.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, creating potential cash flow uncertainty. - Operational Fit: Suitable for providers with existing logistics in the Mid-West region capable of off-site preparation and on-site heating. - Compliance: Strict adherence to the School Meals Scheme regulations and public law requirements is essential. - Timeline: Short preparation window; immediate action required to access documents and submit by June 4.

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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