Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Kilnadeema NS 15071H

The Board of Management of Kilnadeema NS 15071H is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot Meals

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Kilnadeema NS 15071H

Kilnadeema NS

## Summary The Kilnadeema NS school in Ireland is seeking proposals for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme. The contract will be awarded through an open procedure and is valued at €260,332.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals to 149 students * Service start date: August 26, 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: registered food businesses * Qualifications: + Minimum annual turnover: €86,777 + Experience in providing school meal services * Certifications: not specified * Additional requirements: + Mandatory site visit (by appointment only) + Clarification/queries via eTenders

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €260,332 * Submission deadline: June 28, 2026, 15:00 hours * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: none

## How to Bid * Submission method: electronic submission via eTenders * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing school meal services and a strong presence in the Mid-West region. * Opportunities: potential for long-term contract and repeat business. * Risks: + Uncertainty around Department of Social Protection funding levels. + High level of competition due to open procedure.

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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