Call for tender for the provision of hot school meals under the School Meals Scheme to Barnatra NS 14188A

The Board of management of Barnatra NS is seeking proposals for the provision of hot meals under

Call for tender for the provision of hot school meals under the School Meals Scheme to Barnatra NS 14188A

Barnatra National School

## Summary The Barnatra National School is seeking a provider for hot school meals under the School Meals Scheme. The estimated value of the contract is €52,416 and will last for 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals to 30 students daily * Availability of service each day of the school year * Furnishing of school calendar to successful tenderer at start of school year

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Catering services experience and qualifications in food safety and hygiene * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in providing catering services, particularly for schools or similar institutions

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €52,416 * Submission deadline: 24 June 2026, 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated file: <3_c4t_8301811_1.xml>) + TRD - Hot Meals - Barnatra NS 14188A (associated file: <2_TRD - Hot Meals - Barnatra NS 14188A.docx>)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing catering services to schools or similar institutions. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract and regular revenue stream + Opportunity to work with a public sector client * Risks: + Dependence on Department of Social Protection funding + Limited scope for variation or innovation due to specific requirements of the school

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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