Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St David's N.S (19919)

The Board of Management of St David's N.S. (19919P) is seeking proposals for the provision of hot meals

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St David's N.S (19919)

St David's NS

## Summary St David's National School in Dublin is procuring hot meal services for 308 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract is valued at approximately €538,137.60 and runs for 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 308 students daily throughout the school year. - Service delivery must align with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Performance location is St David's NS, Artane, Dublin. - Service is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (TRD). - Tenderers must meet grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document. - Specific professional qualifications or certifications are not explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the Tender Requirements Document for exact selection criteria. - The procurement is explicitly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €538,137.60 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 Months. - Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 Days. - 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=8207887 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the completed Tender Requirements Document (TRD) and the Tender Structure XML file. - Additional Info: Requests for further information must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice explicitly states suitability for SMEs, suggesting a level playing field for smaller providers. - Funding Risk: Revenue is contingent on annual DSP funding approvals; bidders must assess the risk of funding fluctuations over the 3-year term. - Operational Scope: Daily delivery for 308 students requires robust logistical planning and compliance with school calendar constraints. - Administrative Load: Strict adherence to electronic submission formats (XML) and short tender validity periods requires precise administrative preparation.

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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