Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Meals under the school meals scheme to Naomh Padraig Senior, Drangan roll number 19880O

The Board of Management of Naomh Padraig Senior is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot School

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Meals under the school meals scheme to Naomh Padraig Senior, Drangan roll number 19880O

Naomh Padraig Senior Drangan

## Summary Naomh Padraig Senior Drangan is procuring hot school meal services for 57 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a 36-month period, with funding contingent on annual DSP approvals.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals daily for 57 students throughout the academic year. - Service delivery at the school site in Drangan, Co. Tipperary. - Adherence to the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (not explicitly listed in the notice). - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the public notice; refer to the tender pack for technical requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €94,349 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Framework/DPS: None. - Validity: Tenders must remain valid for 6 months.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare responses using the provided "Tender Response Document" and review the "Call for Tenders" document. Note the inclusion of a Draft Property Licence and Deed of Renunciation in the document list. - Deadline for Questions: 3 June 2026 at 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved each academic year, creating potential income volatility. - Operational Fit: Suitable for providers with local logistics in Co. Tipperary and experience in school catering. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and review of specific legal documents (Licence/Deed) included in the pack. - Competition: Open procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU; GPA applies, potentially allowing international bidders.

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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