Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Naomh Padraig Junior Drangan 19879G

The Board of Management of Naomh Padraig Junior 19879G is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Naomh Padraig Junior Drangan 19879G

NAOMH PADRAIG JUNIOR

## Summary Naomh Padraig Junior (a public body governed by law) is procuring hot school meal services for 46 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers daily provision for a 36-month duration, with funding contingent on annual DSP approvals.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 46 students each school day. - Service delivery must align with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Execution within the framework of the Department of Social Protection (DSP) funding scheme.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Qualifications: Specific selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (not fully listed in the notice). - Experience: Bidders must review the tender documents for specific past performance or capability requirements. - Compliance: Must adhere to grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €80,371 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 Months. - Tender Validity: 6 Months. - 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=8201339 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare responses based on the CFT, TRD, Draft Property Licence, and Draft Deed of Renunciation available in the procurement documents. - Additional Info Requests: Deadline for questions is 03 June 2026, 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, creating potential cash flow uncertainty. - Scale: Low volume (46 students) may not justify high operational overheads for large caterers; best suited for local or specialized providers. - Administrative Load: Requires preparation of specific legal documents (Licence/Deed of Renunciation) alongside the commercial bid. - Competition: Open to all qualified tenderers; GPA applies, allowing international bidders if they can meet local logistics.

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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