Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Lunches under the School Meals Scheme to SN Chluainín 17694H

The Board of Management of SN Chluainín 17694H is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot School

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot School Lunches under the School Meals Scheme to SN Chluainín 17694H

Cloneen National School

## Summary Cloneen National School is procuring hot school lunch services for 65 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract is valued at €113,568 and runs for 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot lunches daily for 65 students. - Service delivery must align with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Dependent on annual DSP funding approval.

## Key Requirements - Specific eligibility, qualification, and certification details are not listed in the tender notice; they are contained in the procurement documents. - Tenderers must review the "TRD Hot Meals SN Chluainín 17694H May 2026" document for selection criteria. - SMEs are explicitly encouraged to bid.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €113,568 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 12 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 Months. - Framework/DPS: None. - Tender Validity: 6 Months.

## How to Bid - Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8215231 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare responses using the tender structure XML and review the CFT and TRD documents available on the procurement document list. - Deadline for Clarifications: 5 June 2026 at 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Suitability: The notice explicitly states this procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Funding Risk: Revenue is contingent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, creating potential budget volatility. - Local Focus: The school is located in Cloneen, Co. Tipperary; local logistical capability is likely advantageous. - Administrative Load: Bidders must complete specific legal documents, including a "Deed of Renunciation" and a "Licence," attached to the tender pack.

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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