Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the school meal scheme to Castleiney National School 17653Q

The Board of Management of Castleiney National School is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the school meal scheme to Castleiney National School 17653Q

Castleiney National School

## Summary The Castleiney National School is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot Meals under the school meal scheme. The contract is valued at €5,416,320 and will be awarded to a single supplier.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals for 31 students each day of the school year * Compliance with Department of Social Protection funding requirements

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

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €5,416,320 * Submission deadline: 23 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 + TRD Hot Meals Castleiney NS 17653Q (June 2026) + CFT Hot Meals Castleiney National School 17653Q

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit suppliers with experience in providing school meal services, particularly those familiar with the Department of Social Protection's funding requirements. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value and a long duration, which could provide a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier. * Risks: + Dependence on Department of Social Protection funding + Limited information provided regarding 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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