Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St. Mary's NS, Garristown Roll No. 17559B

The Board of Management of St. Mary's NS, Garristown (Roll No. 17559B) is seeking proposals for the

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Meals under the School Meals Scheme to St. Mary's NS, Garristown Roll No. 17559B

St. Mary's National School

## Summary St. Mary’s National School in Garristown is procuring hot school meal services for 191 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a 36-month period, with funding dependent on annual DSP approvals.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 191 students daily throughout the school year. - Service delivery must align with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Execution of the contract must not involve sheltered employment programmes.

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

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €333,715.20 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies. - Validity: Tenders must remain valid for 6 months.

## 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=8211410 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare responses for the Pricing Schedule, Tenderer’s Statement, Declaration as to Personal Circumstances, Services Contract, Confidentiality Agreement, and Data Protection appendices as outlined in the tender package.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is contingent on the level of Department of Social Protection funding approved for each academic year, creating potential revenue volatility. - Administrative Load: The tender requires significant documentation, including legal declarations and data protection agreements; ensure all highlighted text in the RFT is amended correctly before submission. - Market Fit: Suitable for established caterers with capacity to serve a single-site primary school in Garristown efficiently. - Competition: As an open procedure below the €750k threshold, expect moderate competition from local and regional providers.

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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