Call for Tender for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to Ballyclough National School 07006A

The Board of Management of Ballyclough National School 07006A is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme to Ballyclough National School 07006A

Scoil Eoin Naofa Ballyclough NS

## Summary The Irish public sector is seeking a contractor to provide hot meals under the School Meals Scheme for Ballyclough National School. The estimated value of the contract is €193,939.2.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals for 111 students each day of the school year * Service duration: 36 months

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing school meal services + Ability to meet the nutritional and quality standards set by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €193,939.2 * Submission deadline: Mon, 29 Jun 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 the eTenders website (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8355250) * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender proposal + Supporting documentation (e.g., experience, qualifications)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in providing school meal services and a strong understanding of the nutritional and quality standards set by the DSP. * Opportunities: The contract duration is 36 months, which could provide a stable revenue stream for the successful contractor. * Risks: + The level of DSP funding approved for each academic year may impact the service provision. + The tender process is open, which means that multiple contractors will be competing for the contract.

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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