Call for Tender for the provision of Cold Lunch Club under the School Meals Scheme to Faithlegg National School 18380M

The Board of Management of Faithlegg National School 18380M is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of Cold Lunch Club under the School Meals Scheme to Faithlegg National School 18380M

Faithlegg National School

## Summary Faithlegg National School is procuring cold lunch club services for 200 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a 36-month period for delivery in the South-East region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of cold lunch meals daily for 200 students. - Service delivery aligned with the school calendar for each academic year. - Compliance with the Department of Social Protection (DSP) funding guidelines. - Performance location: Faithlegg, Co. Waterford.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and grounds for exclusion are detailed in the Procurement Document. - The tender is explicitly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). - Specific qualifications, certifications, or prior experience requirements are not listed in the summary data; refer to the full Procurement Document for selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €183,600 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: 12 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8212765 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare the Tender Response Document (TRD) and complete the Tender Structure XML file. Access full procurement documents at: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8212765.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice confirms suitability for SMEs, potentially reducing competitive pressure from large conglomerates. - Funding Dependency: Service provision is contingent on annual DSP funding approval, introducing revenue uncertainty beyond the initial term. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to XML formatting and electronic submission protocols; late submissions will be rejected. - Geographic Focus: Ideal for local providers in the South-East with existing logistics capabilities in Co. Waterford.

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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