Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Pope John Paul II National School 19627C

The Board of Management of Pope John Paul II National School 19627C is seeking proposals for the

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Pope John Paul II National School 19627C

Pope John Paul II National School (Malahide)

## Summary The Irish public-sector tender is for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Pope John Paul II National School 19627C. The estimated value excluding VAT is €1,153,152.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals for 660 students each day of the school year * Service dependent on Department of Social Protection (DSP) funding approved for each academic year * School calendar to be furnished to successful tenderer at start of each academic year

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €1,153,152 * Submission deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + eESPD (European Single Procurement Document) + TRD (Tender Response Document) + Draft Property Licence and Deed of Renunciation

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing school meal services, particularly those familiar with the Irish public sector procurement process. * Opportunities: Potential for long-term contract and regular revenue stream. * Risks: Dependence on DSP funding, potential for changes in government policies or priorities.

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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