Call for tenders for the provision of hot meals under the school meals scheme to St Patrick's NS 16672P

The Board of Management of St Patrick's NS 16672P is seeking proposals for the provision of hot meals

Call for tenders for the provision of hot meals under the school meals scheme to St Patrick's NS 16672P

St Patrick's National School (Letterkenny)

## Summary The Irish public sector is seeking a provider for hot meals under the school meals scheme to St Patrick's NS. The estimated value of the contract is €3,756,480.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals for 430 students each day of the school year * Service dependent on Department of Social Protection funding approved for each academic year

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

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €3,756,480 * 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 only * Key documents to prepare: + eESPD (European Single Procurement Document) + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + Contract notice - general directive, light regime

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing school meal services and a strong presence in the Irish market. * Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of €3.76 million over 36 months. * Risks: + Dependence on Department of Social Protection funding approved for each academic year. + Limited information provided about eligibility, qualifications, certifications, or experience required.

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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