Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Crossmolina National School - 20125i

The Board of Management of Crossmolina National School ­ 20125I is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Crossmolina National School - 20125i

Crossmolina National School

## Summary The Crossmolina National School is seeking proposals for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme. The estimated value of the contract is €401,856 and will be awarded for a duration of 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals to 230 students at Crossmolina National School * Service delivery to be performed in accordance with the school's calendar

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing catering services to schools or similar institutions + Compliance with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations * Certifications: + Not stated * Experience: + Minimum 3 years of experience in providing catering services to schools or similar institutions

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €401,856 * Submission deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is mentioned

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender proposal document + Supporting documentation (e.g., certificates, references)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in providing catering services to schools or similar institutions. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract extension + Opportunity to work with a public-sector client * Risks: + Limited information on the contracting authority's requirements and expectations + Uncertainty regarding the level of Department of Social Protection funding approved for each academic year

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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