Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Arles National School, 18532J (Status: Tender Submission) My CfT role: Not Associated

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Arles National School, 18532J (Status: Tender Submission) My CfT role: Not Associated

Arles National School

## Summary The Arles National School is seeking proposals for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme through the Department of Social Protection (DSP), dependent on DSP funding approved for each academic year. The contract will provide hot meals to 55 students daily throughout the school year.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals to 55 students daily throughout the school year * Compliant with Department of Social Protection (DSP) guidelines and regulations

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in providing school meal services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €96,096 excluding VAT * Submission deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: None stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + CFT Hot Meals-Arles NS 18532J 18 May 2026 (docx)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing school meal services, particularly those familiar with the Department of Social Protection guidelines and regulations. * Opportunities: The contract provides a stable revenue stream for 36 months, with potential for future extensions or renewals. * Risks: + Dependence on DSP funding approval for each academic year + Uncertainty around student numbers and meal requirements

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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