Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-site and Delivered Ready to Eat under the School Meals Scheme to Ballintubber NS 07374G

The Board of Management of Ballintubber ns 07374G is seeking proposals for the provision of Meals

Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-site and Delivered Ready to Eat under the School Meals Scheme to Ballintubber NS 07374G

Ballintubber National School

## Summary Ballintubber National School is procuring off-site prepared, ready-to-eat meals for 118 students under the School Meals Scheme. The contract is funded by the Department of Social Protection and requires daily delivery throughout the academic year.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of pre-prepared meals delivered ready-to-eat. - Service required for 118 students each day of the school year. - Delivery location: Ballintubber, Claremorris, Co. Mayo (F12 KW18). - School calendar to be provided by the buyer at the start of each academic year.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (TRD). - Compliance with grounds for exclusion as specified in the tender documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the notice; refer to the Tender Requirements Document for detailed technical and financial standing requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €206,170 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8208916 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Review the Tender Requirements Document (TRD) and Contract Form (CFT) available at the procurement document address. - Information Requests: Deadline for additional information is 05 June 2026, 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Suitability: Explicitly noted as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of Department of Social Protection funding approved for each academic year. - Logistics: Requires reliable cold-chain logistics to Ballintubber, Co. Mayo. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic submission formats and GPA requirements is necessary.

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