Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the Schools Meals Scheme to Bohola National School 19914F

The Board of Management of Bohola National School (Roll Number 19914F) is seeking proposals for

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the Schools Meals Scheme to Bohola National School 19914F

Bohola National School

## Summary Bohola National School is procuring hot meal services for approximately 86 pupils under the Department of Social Protection’s Schools Meals Scheme. This is a 36-month service contract with an estimated value of €151,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals on each school day throughout the academic year. - Service delivery for approximately 86 pupils. - Adherence to the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Execution within the framework of the DSP Schools Meals Scheme.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (TRD). - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document. - Specific qualifications or certifications are not explicitly listed in the notice; refer to the tender documents for detailed selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €151,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System. - Tender Validity: 6 Months.

## 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=8179326 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the tender response and required forms as outlined in the Procurement Document (TRD Hot Meals Bohola National School 19914F.docx). - Additional Info Deadline: Requests for information must be submitted by June 2, 2026, at 12:00.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Dependency: Service provision is contingent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, introducing revenue volatility risk. - Logistics: The contract is located in Bohola, Co. Mayo (West region); bidders must assess local operational logistics for this specific location. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic invoicing and ordering requirements is mandated. - Suitability: This tender suits established meal providers with capacity to manage small-scale, school-based operations under public sector regulations.

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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