Call for Tender for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Pauls NS, Islandeady 17562N

The Board of Management of St Pauls NS, Islandeady 17562N is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to St Pauls NS, Islandeady 17562N

St. Paul's National School (Islandeady)

## Summary St. Paul’s National School (Islandeady) is procuring hot meal services for 92 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a 36-month period with an estimated value of €160,742.40.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals daily for 92 students throughout the academic year. - Service delivery dependent on annual Department of Social Protection (DSP) funding approvals. - Adherence to the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Performance location: West (IE042), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (Tender Response Document). - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the notice; refer to the Tender Response Document for detailed selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €160,742.40 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 08 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 Months. - Framework/DPS: None. - Tender Validity: 6 Months.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8169113. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the Tender Response Document (TRD) and complete the Tender Structure XML. - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by 01 June 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is contingent on annual DSP funding approvals, creating potential budget volatility. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic invoicing, ordering, and payment protocols. - Market Fit: Suitable for established food service providers with experience in public sector or educational contracts. - Competition: Open procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU; review by the High Court of Ireland.

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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